Crime in Farnley & Wortley: statistics, rates and trends
4,065 crimes were recorded in Farnley & Wortley in the 12 months to August 2026, 145.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Farnley & Wortley
- Questions about crime in Farnley & Wortley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,795), shoplifting (365) and anti-social behaviour (326) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 470th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Farnley & Wortley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,065 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.4 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 27,951 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Farnley & Wortley peaked in the year to August 2023 (4,681 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (3,894). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,065 | 145.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,112 | 147.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,078 | 145.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,681 | 167.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,507 | 161.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,141 | 148.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,894 | 139.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,489 | 160.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,157 | 148.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 355 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Farnley & Wortley recorded notably more other crime (2.3 times the national rate), burglary (2.1 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (88% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (24% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 27 to 47 and shoplifting rose from 292 to 365, while public order fell from 343 to 247.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,795 | 64.2 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 365 | 13.1 | 8.5 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 326 | 11.7 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 314 | 11.2 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 251 | 9.0 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Public order | 247 | 8.8 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Burglary | 205 | 7.3 | 3.6 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 187 | 6.7 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Other crime | 136 | 4.9 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Drugs | 100 | 3.6 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Robbery | 56 | 2.0 | 1.4 | +24% |
| Possession of weapons | 47 | 1.7 | 1.0 | +74% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Farnley & Wortley; the highest is Little London & Woodhouse (351.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Headingley & Hyde Park (87.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Farnley & Wortley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armley | 4,849 | 194.1 | +33% |
| Beeston & Holbeck | 4,584 | 160.9 | +11% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,954 | 113.9 | -22% |
| Morley North | 2,731 | 110.7 | -24% |
| Kirkstall | 2,765 | 131.0 | -10% |
| Headingley & Hyde Park | 2,893 | 87.1 | -40% |
| Pudsey | 3,008 | 113.0 | -22% |
| Little London & Woodhouse | 12,817 | 351.4 | +142% |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Farnley & Wortley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stonebridge Approach” (214).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stonebridge Approach | 214 |
| On or near Wortley Park | 143 |
| On or near Supermarket | 109 |
| On or near Parking Area | 99 |
| On or near Tong Green | 81 |
| On or near Ring Road Farnley | 66 |
| On or near Butterbowl Drive | 55 |
| On or near Farrow Bank | 55 |
| On or near Bawn Drive | 52 |
| On or near Farrow Hill | 49 |
Of the 3,739 crimes in Farnley & Wortley with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 326 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,458 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,125 | 30.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 451 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 233 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 197 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 102 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 47 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 38 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 27 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Farnley & Wortley has an estimated population of 27,951 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), more households without a car (31%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Farnley & Wortley average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Farnley & Wortley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 44.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Farnley & Wortley a safe place to live?
Farnley & Wortley recorded 145.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 470th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Farnley & Wortley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,795 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (365).
Is crime in Farnley & Wortley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Farnley & Wortley was down 1% on the year before: 4,065 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,112 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Farnley & Wortley?
About 27,951 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Farnley & Wortley?
Farnley & Wortley 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.