Crime Rate in Guiseley & Rawdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Guiseley & Rawdon

The total recorded crimes in Guiseley & Rawdon, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Guiseley & Rawdon crime rate of 3.25 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-6.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
Guiseley & Rawdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bransdale Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Greenlea Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Guiseley & Rawdon has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 ranking 25th 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.

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
Adel & Wharfedale117 272,001 251,715 27
Kippax & Methley88 311,696 301,685 28
Wetherby103 291,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington92 301,339 321,302 32
Moortown84 321,599 311,434 31
Harewood46 33768 33886 33

Guiseley & Rawdon 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

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

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202515
December 202412
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 202413
July 20246
June 202434
May 202411
April 202415
March 202412

A total of 759 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202547
January 202550
December 202463
November 202482
October 202477
September 202449
August 202438
July 202466
June 2024126
May 202450
April 202451
March 202460

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20257
December 20247
November 202420
October 202414
September 202412
August 20245
July 202411
June 202426
May 202413
April 202413
March 202416

A total of 155 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202513
December 20248
November 202413
October 202419
September 202420
August 20248
July 202412
June 202418
May 202410
April 202413
March 202414

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20247
August 20248
July 202412
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245
March 202411

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202516
December 202414
November 202411
October 202428
September 202423
August 202411
July 202424
June 202412
May 202411
April 202422
March 202420

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Guiseley & Rawdon in February 2025

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

1. Bransdale Gardens (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Greenlea Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Town Gate Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Newby Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
9. Old Wood Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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