Crime Rate in Guiseley & Rawdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Guiseley & Rawdon

The total recorded crimes in Guiseley & Rawdon, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 169 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Guiseley & Rawdon crime rate of 4.51 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-1.61% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (16) incidents (77.78% 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: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

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 April 2025 the Guiseley & Rawdon has recorded 169 crimes with crime rate of 4.51 ranking 24th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Guiseley & Rawdon)CrimesRank (Guiseley & Rawdon)CrimesRank (Guiseley & Rawdon)
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
Adel & Wharfedale115 302,001 251,715 27
Kippax & Methley142 281,696 301,685 28
Moortown104 311,599 311,434 31
Garforth & Swillington96 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Guiseley & Rawdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (126 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202521
February 20258
January 20257
December 20243
November 202411
October 202423
September 202426
August 202420
July 202422
June 202438
May 202423

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202511
February 202510
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20247
August 20248
July 202412
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 153 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202516
March 20259
February 20257
January 202513
December 20248
November 202413
October 202419
September 202420
August 20248
July 202412
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 202514
February 202511
January 20257
December 20247
November 202420
October 202414
September 202412
August 20245
July 202411
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 240 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202527
March 202545
February 202518
January 202516
December 202414
November 202411
October 202428
September 202423
August 202411
July 202424
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 202415
July 202417
June 202418
May 202421

A total of 771 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202561
March 202562
February 202547
January 202550
December 202463
November 202482
October 202477
September 202449
August 202438
July 202466
June 2024126
May 202450

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202510
February 202511
January 202515
December 202412
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 202413
July 20246
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245
June 20246

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 202510
December 202410
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Guiseley & Rawdon in April 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 offences19
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Henry Terrace (Map)
Total9
Other theft7
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Bransdale Gardens (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
6. Greenlea Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
7. Redwood Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
10. Redwald Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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