Crime in Farnley & Wortley: statistics, rates and trends
4,040 crimes were recorded in Farnley & Wortley in the 12 months to July 2026, 144.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Farnley & Wortley at a glance
- Crime trends in Farnley & Wortley
- Types of crime in Farnley & Wortley
- Farnley & Wortley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Farnley & Wortley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Farnley & Wortley
- Population and deprivation in Farnley & Wortley
- Questions about crime in Farnley & Wortley
- About this data
4,040 crimes were recorded in Farnley & Wortley in the 12 months to July 2026, 144.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,823 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Farnley & Wortley has the 483rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Farnley & Wortley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,040 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 144.5 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 27,951 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Farnley & Wortley was highest in the year to July 2023 (4,763 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (3,970). 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 | 4,040 | 144.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,147 | 148.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,057 | 145.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,763 | 170.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,407 | 157.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,188 | 149.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,970 | 142.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,456 | 159.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,000 | 143.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 406 |
| June 2026 | 358 |
| May 2026 | 331 |
| April 2026 | 338 |
| March 2026 | 340 |
| February 2026 | 267 |
| January 2026 | 309 |
| December 2025 | 271 |
| November 2025 | 325 |
| October 2025 | 361 |
| September 2025 | 404 |
| August 2025 | 330 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Farnley & Wortley 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+47%) and other crime (+12%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-39%) and public order (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,823 | 65.2 | 1.90 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 335 | 12.0 | 0.78 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 320 | 11.4 | 1.38 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 318 | 11.4 | 1.68 | -12% |
| Public order | 268 | 9.6 | 1.44 | -23% |
| Other theft | 240 | 8.6 | 1.34 | +8% |
| Burglary | 202 | 7.2 | 2.04 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 172 | 6.2 | 1.25 | -14% |
| Other crime | 135 | 4.8 | 2.29 | +12% |
| Drugs | 97 | 3.5 | 1.06 | -12% |
| Robbery | 50 | 1.8 | 1.32 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 44 | 1.6 | 1.62 | +47% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 0.8 | 0.96 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.5 | 0.30 | -39% |
Violence and sexual offences in Farnley & Wortley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Farnley & Wortley recorded 1,823 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (65.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Farnley & Wortley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Farnley & Wortley recorded 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Farnley & Wortley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Farnley & Wortley recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Farnley & Wortley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Farnley & Wortley recorded 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Farnley & Wortley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Farnley & Wortley recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Farnley & Wortley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Farnley & Wortley recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Farnley & Wortley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Farnley & Wortley recorded 202 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 up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Farnley & Wortley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Farnley & Wortley recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Farnley & Wortley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Farnley & Wortley recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Farnley & Wortley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Farnley & Wortley recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Farnley & Wortley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Farnley & Wortley recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Farnley & Wortley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Farnley & Wortley recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Farnley & Wortley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Farnley & Wortley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Farnley & Wortley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Farnley & Wortley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Farnley & Wortley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Farnley & Wortley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Farnley & Wortley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armley | 4,943 | 197.9 | +37% |
| Beeston & Holbeck | 4,596 | 161.4 | +12% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,965 | 114.4 | -21% |
| Morley North | 2,734 | 110.8 | -23% |
| Kirkstall | 2,805 | 132.9 | -8% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,866 | 86.3 | -40% |
| Pudsey | 3,060 | 115.0 | -20% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,728 | 348.9 | +141% |
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 Farnley & Wortley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stonebridge Approach | 188 |
| On or near Wortley Park | 148 |
| On or near Supermarket | 101 |
| On or near Tong Green | 87 |
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Ring Road Farnley | 69 |
| On or near Farrow Bank | 54 |
| On or near Farrow Hill | 51 |
| On or near Butterbowl Drive | 49 |
| On or near Bawn Drive | 48 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Farnley & Wortley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,464 | 36.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,107 | 27.4% |
| Under investigation | 484 | 12.0% |
| Not recorded | 335 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 203 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 176 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 105 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 46 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 42 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.3% |
Farnley & Wortley has an estimated population of 27,951. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Farnley & Wortley sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Farnley & Wortley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% |
| Social rented homes | 25.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 44.4% |
Is Farnley & Wortley a safe place to live?
Farnley & Wortley recorded 144.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Farnley & Wortley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,823 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (335).
Is crime in Farnley & Wortley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Farnley & Wortley was down 3% on the year before: 4,040 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,147 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Farnley & Wortley?
Farnley & Wortley 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 Farnley & Wortley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.