Crime Rate in Garforth & Swillington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garforth & Swillington

The total recorded crimes in Garforth & Swillington, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garforth & Swillington crime rate of 2.94 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-6.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Garforth & Swillington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Scott Close with total crimes: 6
  • Newfield Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Selby Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Garforth & Swillington has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 2.94 ranking 30th 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.

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
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
Moortown84 321,599 311,434 31
Harewood46 33768 33886 33

Garforth & Swillington 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 202415
October 202423
September 202420
August 20245
July 20245
June 202416
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 202420
November 20249
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410
July 202411
June 202418
May 202414
April 20248
March 202416

A total of 567 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202544
January 202547
December 202446
November 202445
October 202437
September 202440
August 202434
July 202447
June 202480
May 202447
April 202435
March 202465

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 202415
October 20249
September 202410
August 202416
July 202411
June 202410
May 202411
April 202410
March 20246

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20243
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244
April 20242
March 202414

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202511
December 20242
November 202414
October 20249
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 202410

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Garforth & Swillington in February 2025

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

1. Scott Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
2. Newfield Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Selby Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Scholars Gate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
5. Main Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Springbank (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Church Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Oak Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Greensway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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