Crime in Horsforth: statistics, rates and trends
1,620 crimes were recorded in Horsforth in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Horsforth at a glance
- Crime trends in Horsforth
- Types of crime in Horsforth
- Horsforth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Horsforth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Horsforth
- Demographics of Horsforth
- Questions about crime in Horsforth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (574), anti-social behaviour (200) and shoplifting (148) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,438th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Horsforth | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,620 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.9 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 24,973 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Horsforth peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,877 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,505). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,620 | 64.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,865 | 74.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,689 | 67.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,505 | 60.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,761 | 70.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,692 | 67.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,621 | 64.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,635 | 65.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,877 | 75.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 138 |
| July 2026 | 130 |
| June 2026 | 144 |
| May 2026 | 151 |
| April 2026 | 156 |
| March 2026 | 165 |
| February 2026 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 107 |
| December 2025 | 143 |
| November 2025 | 128 |
| October 2025 | 120 |
| September 2025 | 128 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (56% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 24 to 36 and other crime rose from 37 to 48, while burglary fell from 187 to 100 and vehicle crime fell from 217 to 125.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 574 | 23.0 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 200 | 8.0 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 148 | 5.9 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 125 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -42% |
| Other theft | 122 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Public order | 115 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Burglary | 100 | 4.0 | 3.6 | -47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other crime | 48 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +30% |
| Drugs | 36 | 1.4 | 3.3 | +50% |
| Robbery | 32 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Horsforth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horsforth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,954 | 113.9 | +76% |
| Weetwood | 1,870 | 79.4 | +22% |
| Kirkstall | 2,765 | 131.0 | +102% |
| Adel & Wharfedale | 1,601 | 65.9 | +2% |
| Calverley & Farsley | 1,725 | 72.1 | +11% |
| Pudsey | 3,008 | 113.0 | +74% |
| Armley | 4,849 | 194.1 | +199% |
| Guiseley & Rawdon | 1,789 | 75.6 | +17% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Horsforth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (138).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 138 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 78 |
| On or near Parking Area | 70 |
| On or near Victoria Avenue | 67 |
| On or near Regent Court | 27 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 26 |
| On or near Town Close | 23 |
| On or near Woodland Croft | 23 |
| On or near Fairway | 22 |
| On or near Clarence Gardens | 20 |
Of the 1,420 crimes in Horsforth with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 200 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 609 | 42.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 432 | 30.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 174 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Horsforth has an estimated population of 24,973 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (48%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Horsforth average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Horsforth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Horsforth a safe place to live?
Horsforth recorded 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,438th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Horsforth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 574 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (200).
Is crime in Horsforth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horsforth was down 13% on the year before: 1,620 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,865 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Horsforth?
About 24,973 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Horsforth?
Horsforth 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.