Crime Rate in Garforth & Swillington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Garforth & Swillington

The total recorded crimes in Garforth & Swillington, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Garforth & Swillington crime rate of 3.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-5.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
Garforth & Swillington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glencoe Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Springbank with total crimes: 6
  • 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 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 July 2025 the Garforth & Swillington has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 3.36 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Garforth & Swillington)CrimesRank (Garforth & Swillington)CrimesRank (Garforth & Swillington)
Little London & Woodhouse1,467 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,253 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills628 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft485 56,628 46,630 4
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill493 45,146 85,311 7
Armley483 65,435 55,618 5
Beeston & Holbeck415 85,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall352 105,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park431 75,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley389 94,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley342 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam209 193,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park242 163,623 123,182 16
Pudsey310 123,544 133,406 13
Morley South276 133,133 163,304 14
Chapel Allerton250 142,863 183,103 17
Cross Gates & Whinmoor234 173,272 153,240 15
Morley North249 153,018 173,053 18
Roundhay221 182,145 212,217 20
Rothwell209 202,300 192,400 19
Calverley & Farsley197 222,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood164 251,987 262,157 21
Adel & Wharfedale200 212,001 251,715 27
Weetwood189 232,131 222,112 22
Otley & Yeadon178 242,092 231,824 25
Alwoodley151 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon149 292,076 241,769 26
Moortown156 261,599 311,434 31
Kippax & Methley133 311,696 301,685 28
Horsforth149 281,957 281,440 30
Wetherby144 301,851 291,616 29
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Garforth & Swillington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20253
May 202512
April 20258
March 202510
February 20254
January 20254

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20256
April 202520
March 202511
February 20256
January 20258

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 50.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202552
May 202556
April 202545
March 202561
February 202544
January 202547

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
January 20255

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20259
April 20252
March 20257
February 202515
January 202511

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255

High Crime Locations Garforth & Swillington in July 2025

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

1. Glencoe Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Springbank (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Selby Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Main Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Barwick Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fidler Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ripley Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Edinburgh Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ash Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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