Crime in Guiseley & Rawdon: statistics, rates and trends
1,789 crimes were recorded in Guiseley & Rawdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Guiseley & Rawdon
- Questions about crime in Guiseley & Rawdon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (619), shoplifting (262) and anti-social behaviour (214) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,996th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Guiseley & Rawdon | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,789 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.6 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 23,651 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Guiseley & Rawdon peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,938 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,602). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,789 | 75.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,938 | 81.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,799 | 76.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,690 | 71.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,708 | 72.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,602 | 67.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,861 | 78.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,652 | 69.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,839 | 77.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 135 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Guiseley & Rawdon recorded notably more shoplifting (31% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (41% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 84 to 119 and drugs rose from 23 to 28, while burglary fell from 143 to 98 and violence and sexual offences fell from 748 to 619.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 619 | 26.2 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 262 | 11.1 | 8.5 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 214 | 9.0 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Other theft | 124 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 119 | 5.0 | 5.0 | +42% |
| Public order | 113 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 110 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Burglary | 98 | 4.1 | 3.6 | -31% |
| Other crime | 49 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.2 | 3.3 | +22% |
| Robbery | 20 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Guiseley & Rawdon; the highest is Kirkstall (131.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Horsforth (64.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Guiseley & Rawdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otley & Yeadon | 2,069 | 89.1 | +18% |
| Horsforth | 1,620 | 64.9 | -14% |
| Adel & Wharfedale | 1,601 | 65.9 | -13% |
| Calverley & Farsley | 1,725 | 72.1 | -5% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,954 | 113.9 | +51% |
| Weetwood | 1,870 | 79.4 | +5% |
| Pudsey | 3,008 | 113.0 | +49% |
| Kirkstall | 2,765 | 131.0 | +73% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Guiseley & Rawdon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (229).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 229 |
| On or near Supermarket | 95 |
| On or near Town Gate Close | 54 |
| On or near Greenlea Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Queensway | 45 |
| On or near Henry Terrace | 41 |
| On or near Apperley Lane | 34 |
| On or near Hallam Street | 31 |
| On or near Briarlea Close | 28 |
| On or near New Road | 28 |
Of the 1,575 crimes in Guiseley & Rawdon with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 214 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 667 | 42.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 507 | 32.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 199 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 28 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Guiseley & Rawdon has an estimated population of 23,651 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Guiseley & Rawdon average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Guiseley & Rawdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Guiseley & Rawdon a safe place to live?
Guiseley & Rawdon recorded 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,996th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Guiseley & Rawdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 619 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (262).
Is crime in Guiseley & Rawdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Guiseley & Rawdon was down 8% on the year before: 1,789 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,938 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Guiseley & Rawdon?
About 23,651 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Guiseley & Rawdon?
Guiseley & Rawdon 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.