Crime in Guiseley & Rawdon: statistics, rates and trends
1,848 crimes were recorded in Guiseley & Rawdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Guiseley & Rawdon at a glance
- Crime trends in Guiseley & Rawdon
- Types of crime in Guiseley & Rawdon
- Guiseley & Rawdon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Guiseley & Rawdon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Guiseley & Rawdon
- Population and deprivation in Guiseley & Rawdon
- Questions about crime in Guiseley & Rawdon
- About this data
1,848 crimes were recorded in Guiseley & Rawdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 628 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Guiseley & Rawdon has the 1,915th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Guiseley & Rawdon | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,848 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.1 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 23,651 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Guiseley & Rawdon was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,876 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,665). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 1,848 | 78.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,876 | 79.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,805 | 76.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,687 | 71.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,677 | 70.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,665 | 70.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,831 | 77.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,689 | 71.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,812 | 76.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 156 |
| June 2026 | 162 |
| May 2026 | 153 |
| April 2026 | 155 |
| March 2026 | 133 |
| February 2026 | 144 |
| January 2026 | 143 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 164 |
| October 2025 | 146 |
| September 2025 | 153 |
| August 2025 | 194 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Guiseley & Rawdon 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in drugs (+43%) and anti-social behaviour (+27%). The largest falls were in burglary (-27%) and robbery (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 628 | 26.6 | 0.78 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 272 | 11.5 | 1.39 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 224 | 9.5 | 0.62 | +27% |
| Other theft | 130 | 5.5 | 0.86 | -11% |
| Public order | 120 | 5.1 | 0.76 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 117 | 4.9 | 1.00 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +7% |
| Burglary | 104 | 4.4 | 1.24 | -27% |
| Other crime | 54 | 2.3 | 1.08 | -2% |
| Drugs | 30 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +43% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 0.8 | 0.98 | +280% |
| Robbery | 19 | 0.8 | 0.59 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.5 | 0.52 | +140% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Guiseley & Rawdon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 628 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Guiseley & Rawdon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Guiseley & Rawdon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Guiseley & Rawdon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Guiseley & Rawdon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Guiseley & Rawdon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Guiseley & Rawdon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Guiseley & Rawdon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Guiseley & Rawdon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Guiseley & Rawdon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Guiseley & Rawdon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 19 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 280% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Guiseley & Rawdon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Guiseley & Rawdon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Guiseley & Rawdon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Guiseley & Rawdon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Guiseley & Rawdon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Guiseley & Rawdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otley & Yeadon | 2,038 | 87.7 | +12% |
| Horsforth | 1,629 | 65.2 | -17% |
| Adel & Wharfedale | 1,633 | 67.2 | -14% |
| Calverley & Farsley | 1,806 | 75.5 | -3% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,965 | 114.4 | +46% |
| Weetwood | 1,887 | 80.1 | +3% |
| Pudsey | 3,060 | 115.0 | +47% |
| Kirkstall | 2,805 | 132.9 | +70% |
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 Guiseley & Rawdon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 241 |
| On or near Supermarket | 96 |
| On or near Town Gate Close | 53 |
| On or near Henry Terrace | 48 |
| On or near Greenlea Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Queensway | 44 |
| On or near Apperley Lane | 40 |
| On or near Briarlea Close | 29 |
| On or near Hallam Street | 27 |
| On or near New Road | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Guiseley & Rawdon 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 | 711 | 38.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 517 | 28.0% |
| Not recorded | 224 | 12.1% |
| Under investigation | 198 | 10.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
Guiseley & Rawdon has an estimated population of 23,651. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Guiseley & Rawdon sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Guiseley & Rawdon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.8% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Guiseley & Rawdon a safe place to live?
Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 78.1 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 Guiseley & Rawdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 628 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (272).
Is crime in Guiseley & Rawdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Guiseley & Rawdon was down 1% on the year before: 1,848 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,876 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Guiseley & Rawdon?
Guiseley & Rawdon 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 Guiseley & Rawdon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.