Crime Rate in Farnley & Wortley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farnley & Wortley

The total recorded crimes in Farnley & Wortley, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 390 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farnley & Wortley crime rate of 7.65 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 Farnley & Wortley, encompassing approximately 50,993 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (156) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (-10.91% decrease)
  • Public order: (45) incidents (181.25% increase)
Farnley & Wortley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonebridge Approach with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Wortley Park with total crimes: 13

How safe is Farnley & Wortley?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Farnley & Wortley reported a higher crime volume than the Leeds average, with 4,436 crimes compared to 4,001. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Farnley & Wortley witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Farnley & Wortley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Leeds average, with 4,489 crimes compared to 3,906. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Farnley & Wortley witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Leeds, Farnley & Wortley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Farnley & Wortley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Farnley & Wortley has recorded 390 crimes with crime rate of 7.65 ranking 8th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Farnley & Wortley crimes were 4,436. The crime rate of Farnley & Wortley in 2024 was 86.99 (year) or 7.25 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Farnley & Wortley were around 4,489 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.03 (year) or 7.34 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Farnley & Wortley)CrimesRank (Farnley & Wortley)CrimesRank (Farnley & Wortley)
Little London & Woodhouse1,295 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,112 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills552 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft489 46,628 46,630 4
Armley429 75,435 55,618 5
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill479 55,146 85,311 7
Beeston & Holbeck477 65,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall335 115,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park375 95,380 75,218 8
Temple Newsam368 103,504 143,425 12
Bramley & Stanningley304 124,061 114,144 11
Headingley & Hyde Park266 143,623 123,182 16
Pudsey298 133,544 133,406 13
Morley South242 173,133 163,304 14
Cross Gates & Whinmoor250 153,272 153,240 15
Chapel Allerton250 162,863 183,103 17
Morley North212 193,018 173,053 18
Rothwell223 182,300 192,400 19
Roundhay188 202,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley158 252,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood143 301,987 262,157 21
Otley & Yeadon170 212,092 231,824 25
Weetwood149 282,131 222,112 22
Horsforth163 221,957 281,440 30
Guiseley & Rawdon163 232,076 241,769 26
Alwoodley149 261,983 272,022 24
Adel & Wharfedale158 242,001 251,715 27
Wetherby149 271,851 291,616 29
Kippax & Methley144 291,696 301,685 28
Moortown116 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington107 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood71 33768 33886 33

Farnley & Wortley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (156 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (169 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (55 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (156 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 127 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (141 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 162 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (137 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (164 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (141 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (161 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 155 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 202510
February 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 202411
October 20249
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249

A total of 1669 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 151.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 169 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025156
April 2025169
March 2025156
February 2025127
January 2025141
December 2024162
November 2024137
October 2024164
September 2024141
August 2024161
July 2024155

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202524
March 202523
February 202522
January 202514
December 202419
November 202429
October 202428
September 202440
August 202423
July 202450

A total of 319 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202516
March 202527
February 202518
January 202525
December 202421
November 202437
October 202421
September 202434
August 202433
July 202442

A total of 332 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202524
March 202527
February 202520
January 202517
December 202434
November 202436
October 202427
September 202445
August 202440
July 202429

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 202514
February 20257
January 202512
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 202410
August 202411
July 20248

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202523
March 202517
February 202517
January 202510
December 202413
November 202419
October 202425
September 202417
August 202420
July 202416

A total of 189 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 20258
February 202511
January 202513
December 202414
November 202413
October 202417
September 202419
August 202432
July 202424

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202555
March 202525
February 202535
January 202517
December 202410
November 202412
October 202410
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411

A total of 187 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202524
March 202514
February 202513
January 202515
December 202416
November 20247
October 202418
September 202416
August 202416
July 202428

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
October 20245
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
August 20244
July 20248

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Farnley & Wortley in May 2025

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

1. Stonebridge Approach (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting26
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Robbery2
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wortley Park (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
4. Tong Green (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime1
5. Cheltenham Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Farrow Bank (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Gamble Hill View (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
9. Bawn Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Ring Road Farnley (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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