Crime in Calverley & Farsley: statistics, rates and trends
1,806 crimes were recorded in Calverley & Farsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Calverley & Farsley at a glance
- Crime trends in Calverley & Farsley
- Types of crime in Calverley & Farsley
- Calverley & Farsley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Calverley & Farsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Calverley & Farsley
- Population and deprivation in Calverley & Farsley
- Questions about crime in Calverley & Farsley
- About this data
1,806 crimes were recorded in Calverley & Farsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 582 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Calverley & Farsley has the 2,009th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Calverley & Farsley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,806 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.5 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 23,927 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Calverley & Farsley was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,224 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,768). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,806 | 75.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,024 | 84.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,085 | 87.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,224 | 92.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,872 | 78.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,868 | 78.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,768 | 73.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,846 | 77.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,785 | 74.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 185 |
| June 2026 | 185 |
| May 2026 | 150 |
| April 2026 | 136 |
| March 2026 | 129 |
| February 2026 | 114 |
| January 2026 | 118 |
| December 2025 | 128 |
| November 2025 | 137 |
| October 2025 | 128 |
| September 2025 | 176 |
| August 2025 | 220 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Calverley & Farsley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for burglary.
The largest increases were in drugs (+81%) and anti-social behaviour (+23%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-65%) and robbery (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 582 | 24.3 | 0.71 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 300 | 12.5 | 0.82 | +23% |
| Burglary | 173 | 7.2 | 2.04 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 143 | 6.0 | 1.21 | +8% |
| Public order | 134 | 5.6 | 0.84 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 122 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +1% |
| Other theft | 114 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 78 | 3.3 | 0.39 | -65% |
| Other crime | 60 | 2.5 | 1.19 | -5% |
| Drugs | 56 | 2.3 | 0.72 | +81% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 0.7 | 0.86 | +112% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.5 | 0.37 | -52% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Calverley & Farsley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Calverley & Farsley recorded 582 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 32.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Calverley & Farsley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Calverley & Farsley recorded 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Calverley & Farsley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Calverley & Farsley recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Calverley & Farsley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Calverley & Farsley recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Calverley & Farsley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Calverley & Farsley recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Calverley & Farsley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Calverley & Farsley recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Calverley & Farsley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Calverley & Farsley recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Calverley & Farsley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Calverley & Farsley recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Calverley & Farsley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Calverley & Farsley recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Calverley & Farsley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Calverley & Farsley recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Calverley & Farsley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Calverley & Farsley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Calverley & Farsley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Calverley & Farsley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Calverley & Farsley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Calverley & Farsley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Calverley & Farsley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Calverley & Farsley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Calverley & Farsley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Calverley & Farsley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calverley & Farsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pudsey | 3,060 | 115.0 | +52% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,965 | 114.4 | +52% |
| Horsforth | 1,629 | 65.2 | -14% |
| Kirkstall | 2,805 | 132.9 | +76% |
| Armley | 4,943 | 197.9 | +162% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,040 | 144.5 | +91% |
| Weetwood | 1,887 | 80.1 | +6% |
| Guiseley & Rawdon | 1,848 | 78.1 | +4% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Calverley & Farsley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Police Station | 47 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Grange Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Daleside Grove | 34 |
| On or near Woodlands Grove | 34 |
| On or near Rockwood Grove | 33 |
| On or near Priesthorpe Road | 27 |
| On or near Carr Hill Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Dawsons Square | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Calverley & Farsley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 644 | 35.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 446 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 300 | 16.6% |
| Under investigation | 201 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% |
Calverley & Farsley has an estimated population of 23,927. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Calverley & Farsley sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Calverley & Farsley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Calverley & Farsley a safe place to live?
Calverley & Farsley recorded 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Calverley & Farsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 582 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (300).
Is crime in Calverley & Farsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calverley & Farsley was down 11% on the year before: 1,806 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,024 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Calverley & Farsley?
Calverley & Farsley is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Calverley & Farsley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.