Crime Rate in Garforth & Swillington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garforth & Swillington

The total recorded crimes in Garforth & Swillington, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garforth & Swillington crime rate of 3.42 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (24.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Garforth & Swillington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Glencoe Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Selby Road with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Garforth & Swillington has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Garforth & Swillington)CrimesRank (Garforth & Swillington)CrimesRank (Garforth & Swillington)
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
Farnley & Wortley390 84,436 104,489 9
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
Harewood71 33768 33886 33

Garforth & Swillington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202545
March 202561
February 202544
January 202547
December 202446
November 202445
October 202437
September 202440
August 202434
July 202447

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20245

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 202415
October 20249
September 202410
August 202416
July 202411

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202510
February 20254
January 20254
December 202420
November 20249
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410
July 202411

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20257
February 202515
January 202511
December 20242
November 202414
October 20249
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20243
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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

High Crime Locations Garforth & Swillington in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Glencoe Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Selby Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Knightsway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Cyprus Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Town End (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
8. The Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Fairburn Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Hollinhurst (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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