Crime Rate in Farnley & Wortley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farnley & Wortley

The total recorded crimes in Farnley & Wortley, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 285 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farnley & Wortley crime rate of 5.59 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (127) incidents (-9.93% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (105.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
Farnley & Wortley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonebridge Approach with total crimes: 28
  • Tong Green with total crimes: 8
  • Gamble Hill View with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Farnley & Wortley has recorded 285 crimes with crime rate of 5.59 ranking 10th 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.

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
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
Calverley & Farsley155 212,287 202,095 23
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

Farnley & Wortley 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 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (298 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (168 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (130 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (164 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 392 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202525
December 202421
November 202437
October 202421
September 202434
August 202433
July 202442
June 202464
May 202432
April 202432
March 202433

A total of 1948 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025127
January 2025141
December 2024162
November 2024137
October 2024164
September 2024141
August 2024161
July 2024155
June 2024298
May 2024168
April 2024130
March 2024164

A total of 232 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202510
December 202413
November 202419
October 202425
September 202417
August 202420
July 202416
June 202422
May 202424
April 202424
March 202425

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 386 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202514
December 202419
November 202429
October 202428
September 202440
August 202423
July 202450
June 202446
May 202445
April 202439
March 202431

A total of 137 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 202411
October 20249
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202424
May 202420
April 20248
March 202410

A total of 272 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202513
December 202414
November 202413
October 202417
September 202419
August 202432
July 202424
June 202454
May 202431
April 202421
March 202423

A total of 218 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202515
December 202416
November 20247
October 202418
September 202416
August 202416
July 202428
June 202442
May 202419
April 202412
March 202416

A total of 403 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202517
December 202434
November 202436
October 202427
September 202445
August 202440
July 202429
June 202452
May 202428
April 202429
March 202446

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202535
January 202517
December 202410
November 202412
October 202410
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411
June 202428
May 202417
April 202417
March 202421

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202512
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 202410
August 202411
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20251
January 20252
October 20245
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

High Crime Locations Farnley & Wortley in February 2025

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

1. Stonebridge Approach (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting26
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Tong Green (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
3. Gamble Hill View (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
Other theft1
4. Gamble Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Wilfrid Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Cross Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
7. Bawn Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Greenthorpe Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wortley Park (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Billey Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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