Crime in Calverley & Farsley: statistics, rates and trends
1,725 crimes were recorded in Calverley & Farsley in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Calverley & Farsley
- Questions about crime in Calverley & Farsley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (571), anti-social behaviour (287) and burglary (158) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,142nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Calverley & Farsley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,725 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.1 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 23,927 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Calverley & Farsley of any year here (1,725 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,725 | 72.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,069 | 86.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,083 | 87.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,229 | 93.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,893 | 79.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,852 | 77.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,729 | 72.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,862 | 77.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,817 | 75.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 139 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Calverley & Farsley recorded notably more burglary (86% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (67% below) and other theft (31% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 33 to 60, while shoplifting fell from 219 to 66 and violence and sexual offences fell from 723 to 571.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 571 | 23.9 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 287 | 12.0 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Burglary | 158 | 6.6 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 134 | 5.6 | 5.0 | -1% |
| Public order | 127 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 107 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 2.8 | 8.5 | -70% |
| Other crime | 61 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Drugs | 60 | 2.5 | 3.3 | +82% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Calverley & Farsley; the highest is Armley (194.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Horsforth (64.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calverley & Farsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pudsey | 3,008 | 113.0 | +57% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,954 | 113.9 | +58% |
| Horsforth | 1,620 | 64.9 | -10% |
| Kirkstall | 2,765 | 131.0 | +82% |
| Armley | 4,849 | 194.1 | +169% |
| Farnley & Wortley | 4,065 | 145.4 | +102% |
| Weetwood | 1,870 | 79.4 | +10% |
| Guiseley & Rawdon | 1,789 | 75.6 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Calverley & Farsley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 74 |
| On or near Police Station | 47 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Grange Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Daleside Grove | 31 |
| On or near Woodlands Grove | 31 |
| On or near Rockwood Grove | 30 |
| On or near Dawsons Square | 27 |
| On or near Carr Hill Drive | 26 |
| On or near Carr Hill Avenue | 25 |
Of the 1,438 crimes in Calverley & Farsley with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 287 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 592 | 41.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 440 | 30.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 182 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Calverley & Farsley has an estimated population of 23,927 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%), fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Calverley & Farsley average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Calverley & Farsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Calverley & Farsley a safe place to live?
Calverley & Farsley recorded 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,142nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Calverley & Farsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 571 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (287).
Is crime in Calverley & Farsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calverley & Farsley was down 17% on the year before: 1,725 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,069 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Calverley & Farsley?
About 23,927 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Calverley & Farsley?
Calverley & Farsley is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.