Crime Rate in Otley & Yeadon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Otley & Yeadon

The total recorded crimes in Otley & Yeadon, Leeds, UK in May 2025 are around 170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Otley & Yeadon crime rate of 4.39 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (35.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-23.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
Otley & Yeadon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Shaw Leys with total crimes: 7
  • Market Street 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 May 2025 the Otley & Yeadon has recorded 170 crimes with crime rate of 4.39 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Otley & Yeadon)CrimesRank (Otley & Yeadon)CrimesRank (Otley & Yeadon)
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
Weetwood149 282,131 222,112 22
Horsforth163 221,957 281,440 30
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

Otley & Yeadon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202523
March 202516
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 202412
October 202418
September 202413
August 202424
July 202423

A total of 666 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202553
March 202552
February 202554
January 202563
December 202455
November 202455
October 202470
September 202468
August 202463
July 202461

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20249
August 202413
July 202411

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202515
February 202521
January 202513
December 202416
November 202414
October 202412
September 202413
August 202413
July 202415

A total of 243 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 20252
February 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 202414
September 20248
August 202417
July 20246

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514
February 20256
January 202514
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 202417
July 202415

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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
July 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Otley & Yeadon in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Shaw Leys (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Market Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
4. Hawthorn Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
6. Kirkgate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
7. Meagill Rise (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
8. Henshaw Oval (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Grange Mount (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Haw Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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