Crime Rate in Horsforth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horsforth

The total recorded crimes in Horsforth, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 169 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horsforth crime rate of 3.74 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (56.41% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
Horsforth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Woodview Close with total crimes: 5
  • St James Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 April 2025 the Horsforth has recorded 169 crimes with crime rate of 3.74 ranking 23th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horsforth)CrimesRank (Horsforth)CrimesRank (Horsforth)
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
Alwoodley150 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon169 242,076 241,769 26
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

Horsforth 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 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (122 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202511
February 20258
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 202411
July 202414
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 677 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202561
March 202539
February 202567
January 202549
December 202448
November 202450
October 202449
September 202439
August 202446
July 202447
June 2024122
May 202460

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 195 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 20259
February 202512
January 202514
December 202412
November 202418
October 202418
September 202426
August 202424
July 202414
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202521
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 202414
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202521
March 202522
February 202511
January 202512
December 202419
November 202427
October 202434
September 202417
August 202425
July 202419
June 202430
May 202440

A total of 277 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202515
February 202540
January 202525
December 202425
November 202421
October 202420
September 202410
August 202415
July 202418
June 202440
May 202437

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202510
February 202511
January 202514
December 202411
November 202410
October 202411
September 202412
August 202423
July 202415
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 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
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202516
March 202516
February 20259
January 202520
December 202410
November 202411
October 20245
September 202412
August 20246
July 202415
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Horsforth in April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting16
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Woodview Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. St James Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Mackintosh Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. The Square (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Melrose Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Fairway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Henley Mount (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St James Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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