Crime Rate in Garforth & Swillington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garforth & Swillington

The total recorded crimes in Garforth & Swillington, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garforth & Swillington crime rate of 3.07 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 Garforth & Swillington, encompassing approximately 31,286 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-26.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Garforth & Swillington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Selby Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ash Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Moorland Terrace with total crimes: 4

How safe is Garforth & Swillington?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Garforth & Swillington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 1339 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Garforth & Swillington recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Garforth & Swillington had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 1,302 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Garforth & Swillington recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Garforth & Swillington Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Garforth & Swillington has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 3.07 ranking 32th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Garforth & Swillington crimes were 1,339. The crime rate of Garforth & Swillington in 2024 was 42.80 (year) or 3.57 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Garforth & Swillington were around 1,302 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.62 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Garforth & Swillington)CrimesRank (Garforth & Swillington)CrimesRank (Garforth & Swillington)
Little London & Woodhouse1,359 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,167 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills577 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft402 46,628 46,630 4
Armley387 85,435 55,618 5
Middleton Park399 55,380 75,218 8
Beeston & Holbeck357 105,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall380 95,409 64,391 10
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill392 65,146 85,311 7
Farnley & Wortley389 74,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley304 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam230 163,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park194 193,623 123,182 16
Morley South277 123,133 163,304 14
Pudsey264 133,544 133,406 13
Cross Gates & Whinmoor248 143,272 153,240 15
Morley North230 153,018 173,053 18
Chapel Allerton225 172,863 183,103 17
Rothwell205 182,300 192,400 19
Roundhay173 212,145 212,217 20
Calverley & Farsley180 202,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood136 291,987 262,157 21
Weetwood151 262,131 222,112 22
Wetherby170 221,851 291,616 29
Otley & Yeadon163 252,092 231,824 25
Horsforth169 231,957 281,440 30
Alwoodley150 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon169 242,076 241,769 26
Adel & Wharfedale115 302,001 251,715 27
Kippax & Methley142 281,696 301,685 28
Moortown104 311,599 311,434 31
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Garforth & Swillington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202511
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 202415
October 202423
September 202420
August 20245
July 20245
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202510
February 20254
January 20254
December 202420
November 20249
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410
July 202411
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 573 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202545
March 202561
February 202544
January 202547
December 202446
November 202445
October 202437
September 202440
August 202434
July 202447
June 202480
May 202447

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20243
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 202415
October 20249
September 202410
August 202416
July 202411
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20257
February 202515
January 202511
December 20242
November 202414
October 20249
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Garforth & Swillington in April 2025

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

1. Selby Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
2. Ash Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Moorland Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Appletree Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Knightsway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Higham Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Scholars Gate (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Westbourne Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Church Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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