Crime Rate in Horsforth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horsforth

The total recorded crimes in Horsforth, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horsforth crime rate of 3.61 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 Horsforth, encompassing approximately 45,174 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-3.28% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Horsforth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Featherbank Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Broadgate Walk with total crimes: 4

How safe is Horsforth?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Horsforth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 1957 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Horsforth recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Horsforth had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 1,440 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Horsforth recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Horsforth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Horsforth has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 3.61 ranking 22th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Horsforth crimes were 1,957. The crime rate of Horsforth in 2024 was 43.32 (year) or 3.61 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horsforth were around 1,440 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.88 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

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

Horsforth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (19 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 Criminal damage and arson (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202511
February 20258
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 202411
July 202414

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 554 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202561
March 202539
February 202567
January 202549
December 202448
November 202450
October 202449
September 202439
August 202446
July 202447

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202510
March 202510
February 202511
January 202514
December 202411
November 202410
October 202411
September 202412
August 202423
July 202415

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202521
March 202522
February 202511
January 202512
December 202419
November 202427
October 202434
September 202417
August 202425
July 202419

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 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202521
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 202414
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 20259
February 202512
January 202514
December 202412
November 202418
October 202418
September 202426
August 202424
July 202414

A total of 211 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 202515
February 202540
January 202525
December 202425
November 202421
October 202420
September 202410
August 202415
July 202418

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 202516
February 20259
January 202520
December 202410
November 202411
October 20245
September 202412
August 20246
July 202415

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Horsforth in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting14
Public order7
Possession of weapons1
2. Featherbank Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
3. Broadgate Walk (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Broadgate Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Woodlands Drive (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodland Croft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St James Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. St James Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. King Edward Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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