Crime Rate in Guiseley & Rawdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Guiseley & Rawdon

The total recorded crimes in Guiseley & Rawdon, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Guiseley & Rawdon crime rate of 4.35 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 Guiseley & Rawdon, encompassing approximately 37,513 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (29.51% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
Guiseley & Rawdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Town Gate Close with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Bransdale Gardens with total crimes: 7

How safe is Guiseley & Rawdon?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Guiseley & Rawdon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 2076 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Guiseley & Rawdon recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Guiseley & Rawdon had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 1,769 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Guiseley & Rawdon recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Guiseley & Rawdon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Guiseley & Rawdon has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 4.35 ranking 23th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Guiseley & Rawdon crimes were 2,076. The crime rate of Guiseley & Rawdon in 2024 was 55.34 (year) or 4.61 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Guiseley & Rawdon were around 1,769 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.16 (year) or 3.93 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Guiseley & Rawdon)CrimesRank (Guiseley & Rawdon)CrimesRank (Guiseley & Rawdon)
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
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
Garforth & Swillington107 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood71 33768 33886 33

Guiseley & Rawdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202521
February 20258
January 20257
December 20243
November 202411
October 202423
September 202426
August 202420
July 202422

A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202516
March 20259
February 20257
January 202513
December 20248
November 202413
October 202419
September 202420
August 20248
July 202412

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202511
February 202510
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20247
August 20248
July 202412

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202510
February 202511
January 202515
December 202412
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 202413
July 20246

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202527
March 202545
February 202518
January 202516
December 202414
November 202411
October 202428
September 202423
August 202411
July 202424

A total of 674 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202561
March 202562
February 202547
January 202550
December 202463
November 202482
October 202477
September 202449
August 202438
July 202466

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 202415
July 202417

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 202510
December 202410
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514
February 202511
January 20257
December 20247
November 202420
October 202414
September 202412
August 20245
July 202411

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
July 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Guiseley & Rawdon in May 2025

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

1. Town Gate Close (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences20
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
3. Bransdale Gardens (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. St Oswalds Garth (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Greenlea Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Jackson Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Norwood Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Back Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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