Crime Rate in Otley & Yeadon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Otley & Yeadon

The total recorded crimes in Otley & Yeadon, Leeds, UK in April 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Otley & Yeadon crime rate of 4.21 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 Otley & Yeadon, encompassing approximately 38,744 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (1.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
Otley & Yeadon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Carlton Mount with total crimes: 7
  • Station Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Otley & Yeadon?

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

  • Relative to Leeds:

    • In 2024, Otley & Yeadon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leeds average, with 2092 crimes compared to 4001.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Otley & Yeadon recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

    • In 2023, Otley & Yeadon had fewer crimes than the Leeds average, with 1,824 crimes compared to 3,906. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Otley & Yeadon recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 32 other areas in the Leeds.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Otley & Yeadon Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Otley & Yeadon has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 25th out of 32 in the Leeds, UK

In 2024, the total Otley & Yeadon crimes were 2,092. The crime rate of Otley & Yeadon in 2024 was 54.00 (year) or 4.50 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Leeds.

In 2023, the total crimes in Otley & Yeadon were around 1,824 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.08 (year) or 3.92 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Leeds.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Otley & Yeadon)CrimesRank (Otley & Yeadon)CrimesRank (Otley & Yeadon)
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
Horsforth169 231,957 281,440 30
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

Otley & Yeadon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (170 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202523
March 202516
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 202412
October 202418
September 202413
August 202424
July 202423
June 202438
May 202417

A total of 843 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202553
March 202552
February 202554
January 202563
December 202455
November 202455
October 202470
September 202468
August 202463
July 202461
June 2024170
May 202479

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 20252
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 202414
September 20248
August 202417
July 20246
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 202514
February 20256
January 202514
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 202417
July 202415
June 202422
May 202416

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 202513
February 20253
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 202414
September 20245
August 202414
July 202416
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 16 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 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 245 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202530
March 202528
February 202523
January 202526
December 20248
November 202428
October 202410
September 202420
August 202425
July 202422
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20249
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202515
February 202521
January 202513
December 202416
November 202414
October 202412
September 202413
August 202413
July 202415
June 202434
May 202416

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Otley & Yeadon in April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Carlton Mount (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Car View (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shaw Leys (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Well Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
7. Wilkinson Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Kirkgate (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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