Crime Rate in Calverley & Farsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Calverley & Farsley

The total recorded crimes in Calverley & Farsley, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 155 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Calverley & Farsley crime rate of 3.97 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Calverley & Farsley, encompassing approximately 39,035 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (19.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-43.48% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Calverley & Farsley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Daleside Close with total crimes: 8
  • Lastingham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Westdale Grove with total crimes: 5

How safe is Calverley & Farsley?

To understand the safety of Calverley & Farsley, we need to analyze Calverley & Farsley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Calverley & Farsley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 2287 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Calverley & Farsley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Calverley & Farsley had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 2,095 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Calverley & Farsley recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Calverley & Farsley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Calverley & Farsley Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Calverley & Farsley has recorded 155 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 21th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Calverley & Farsley crimes were 2,287. The crime rate of Calverley & Farsley in 2024 was 58.59 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Calverley & Farsley were around 2,095 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.67 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)CrimesRank (Leeds)
Little London & Woodhouse1,305 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside930 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills495 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft391 46,628 46,630 4
Armley340 75,435 55,618 5
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill380 55,146 85,311 7
Beeston & Holbeck321 85,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall349 65,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park301 95,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley285 104,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley284 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam209 163,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park216 153,623 123,182 16
Morley South281 123,133 163,304 14
Pudsey270 133,544 133,406 13
Cross Gates & Whinmoor218 143,272 153,240 15
Chapel Allerton183 182,863 183,103 17
Morley North180 193,018 173,053 18
Rothwell200 172,300 192,400 19
Roundhay113 282,145 212,217 20
Horsforth177 201,957 281,440 30
Ardsley & Robin Hood121 261,987 262,157 21
Weetwood127 232,131 222,112 22
Alwoodley148 221,983 272,022 24
Otley & Yeadon126 242,092 231,824 25
Guiseley & Rawdon122 252,076 241,769 26
Adel & Wharfedale117 272,001 251,715 27
Kippax & Methley88 311,696 301,685 28
Wetherby103 291,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington92 301,339 321,302 32
Moortown84 321,599 311,434 31
Harewood46 33768 33886 33

Calverley & Farsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
April 20248
March 20247

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20254
December 202412
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 202418
May 20249
April 20249
March 20247

A total of 822 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202568
January 202557
December 202462
November 202464
October 202465
September 202451
August 202448
July 202478
June 2024112
May 202477
April 202475
March 202465

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202514
December 20248
November 202411
October 202410
September 20249
August 202417
July 20244
June 20246
May 202416
April 202412
March 202418

A total of 225 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202519
December 202413
November 202413
October 202416
September 202414
August 202422
July 202429
June 202450
May 20248
April 202413
March 202420

A total of 221 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202512
December 20248
November 202413
October 202413
September 20248
August 202412
July 202427
June 202442
May 202428
April 202423
March 202425

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202523
December 20246
November 202421
October 202420
September 202412
August 202429
July 202417
June 202442
May 202439
April 202416
March 202414

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 202411
August 202413
July 202413
June 202416
May 202414
April 202416
March 202413

A total of 278 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20259
December 20249
November 202438
October 202437
September 202429
August 202421
July 202427
June 202426
May 202420
April 202419
March 202432

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Calverley & Farsley in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Calverley & Farsley postcode area is presented below.

1. Daleside Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
2. Lastingham Road (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Westdale Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Croft Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Daleside Grove (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chatsworth Fall (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
8. Westdale Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Woodlands Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
10. Woodhall Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1

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