Crime Rate in Otley & Yeadon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Otley & Yeadon

The total recorded crimes in Otley & Yeadon, Leeds, UK in July 2025 are around 178 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Otley & Yeadon crime rate of 4.59 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (-12.66% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
Otley & Yeadon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shaw Leys with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Clapgate with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Otley & Yeadon has recorded 178 crimes with crime rate of 4.59 ranking 24th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Otley & Yeadon)CrimesRank (Otley & Yeadon)CrimesRank (Otley & Yeadon)
Little London & Woodhouse1,467 117,639 116,684 1
Hunslet & Riverside1,253 214,539 214,311 2
Gipton & Harehills628 37,048 37,396 3
Killingbeck & Seacroft485 56,628 46,630 4
Burmantofts & Richmond Hill493 45,146 85,311 7
Armley483 65,435 55,618 5
Beeston & Holbeck415 85,137 95,324 6
Kirkstall352 105,409 64,391 10
Middleton Park431 75,380 75,218 8
Farnley & Wortley389 94,436 104,489 9
Bramley & Stanningley342 114,061 114,144 11
Temple Newsam209 193,504 143,425 12
Headingley & Hyde Park242 163,623 123,182 16
Pudsey310 123,544 133,406 13
Morley South276 133,133 163,304 14
Chapel Allerton250 142,863 183,103 17
Cross Gates & Whinmoor234 173,272 153,240 15
Morley North249 153,018 173,053 18
Roundhay221 182,145 212,217 20
Rothwell209 202,300 192,400 19
Calverley & Farsley197 222,287 202,095 23
Ardsley & Robin Hood164 251,987 262,157 21
Adel & Wharfedale200 212,001 251,715 27
Weetwood189 232,131 222,112 22
Alwoodley151 271,983 272,022 24
Guiseley & Rawdon149 292,076 241,769 26
Moortown156 261,599 311,434 31
Kippax & Methley133 311,696 301,685 28
Horsforth149 281,957 281,440 30
Wetherby144 301,851 291,616 29
Garforth & Swillington105 321,339 321,302 32
Harewood66 33768 33886 33

Otley & Yeadon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 753 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202579
May 202572
April 202553
March 202552
February 202554
January 202563
December 202455
November 202455
October 202470
September 202468
August 202463

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202519
April 202523
March 202516
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 202412
October 202418
September 202413
August 202424

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 202513
February 20253
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 202414
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514
February 20256
January 202514
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202515
May 202514
April 202511
March 202515
February 202521
January 202513
December 202416
November 202414
October 202412
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 257 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202516
May 202523
April 202530
March 202528
February 202523
January 202526
December 20248
November 202428
October 202410
September 202420
August 202425

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202513
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202515
April 202513
March 20252
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 202414
September 20248
August 202417

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

High Crime Locations Otley & Yeadon in July 2025

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

1. Shaw Leys (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Robbery3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Clapgate (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Hawthorn Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Carlton Mount (Map)
Total4
Public order4
6. Hollin Gate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Kirkgate (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Coppice Wood Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Well Hill (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Harper Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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