Crime Rate in Otley & Yeadon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Otley & Yeadon

The total recorded crimes in Otley & Yeadon, Leeds, UK in February 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Otley & Yeadon 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 Otley & Yeadon, encompassing approximately 38,744 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
Otley & Yeadon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Rombalds View with total crimes: 7
  • Hollin Gate 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Otley & Yeadon has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 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.

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
Guiseley & Rawdon122 252,076 241,769 26
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

Otley & Yeadon 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 857 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202554
January 202563
December 202455
November 202455
October 202470
September 202468
August 202463
July 202461
June 2024170
May 202479
April 202472
March 202447

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20249
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247
April 202423
March 202412

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 202412
October 202418
September 202413
August 202424
July 202423
June 202438
May 202417
April 202413
March 202410

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 202414
September 20245
August 202414
July 202416
June 202424
May 202412
April 202413
March 202411

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247

A total of 130 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 202414
September 20248
August 202417
July 20246
June 202418
May 202410
April 202415
March 202410

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

A total of 18 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
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
April 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Otley & Yeadon in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting21
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rombalds View (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. Hollin Gate (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Wilkinson Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
5. Mercury Row (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hawthorn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Henshaw Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Clapgate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shaw Royd (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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