Crime in Otley & Yeadon: statistics, rates and trends
2,069 crimes were recorded in Otley & Yeadon in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Otley & Yeadon at a glance
- Crime trends in Otley & Yeadon
- Types of crime in Otley & Yeadon
- Otley & Yeadon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Otley & Yeadon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Otley & Yeadon
- Demographics of Otley & Yeadon
- Questions about crime in Otley & Yeadon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (704), shoplifting (357) and anti-social behaviour (235) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,524th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Otley & Yeadon | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,069 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.1 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 23,227 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Otley & Yeadon of any year here (2,069 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,069 | 89.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,881 | 81.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,857 | 80.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,855 | 79.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,813 | 78.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,659 | 71.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,855 | 79.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,907 | 82.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,739 | 74.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 180 |
| July 2026 | 185 |
| June 2026 | 183 |
| May 2026 | 210 |
| April 2026 | 181 |
| March 2026 | 189 |
| February 2026 | 151 |
| January 2026 | 179 |
| December 2025 | 141 |
| November 2025 | 130 |
| October 2025 | 165 |
| September 2025 | 175 |
Compared with England and Wales, Otley & Yeadon recorded notably more shoplifting (82% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (34% below) and drugs (24% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 244 to 357 and drugs rose from 41 to 58, while public order fell from 179 to 138 and burglary fell from 118 to 100.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 704 | 30.3 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 357 | 15.4 | 8.5 | +46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 235 | 10.1 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Public order | 138 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 133 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Other theft | 125 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 101 | 4.3 | 5.0 | +28% |
| Burglary | 100 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Drugs | 58 | 2.5 | 3.3 | +41% |
| Other crime | 56 | 2.4 | 2.1 | +24% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.1 | 1.4 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Otley & Yeadon; the highest is Kirkstall (131.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Horsforth (64.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Otley & Yeadon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guiseley & Rawdon | 1,789 | 75.6 | -15% |
| Adel & Wharfedale | 1,601 | 65.9 | -26% |
| Horsforth | 1,620 | 64.9 | -27% |
| Weetwood | 1,870 | 79.4 | -11% |
| Calverley & Farsley | 1,725 | 72.1 | -19% |
| Bramley & Stanningley | 2,954 | 113.9 | +28% |
| Kirkstall | 2,765 | 131.0 | +47% |
| Pudsey | 3,008 | 113.0 | +27% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Otley & Yeadon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (214).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 214 |
| On or near Shaw Leys | 116 |
| On or near Station Road | 64 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Raywood Close | 48 |
| On or near New Market | 43 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 43 |
| On or near Harper Lane | 41 |
| On or near Henshaw Oval | 41 |
| On or near Kirkgate | 35 |
Of the 1,834 crimes in Otley & Yeadon with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 235 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 707 | 38.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 563 | 30.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 229 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 131 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 83 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Otley & Yeadon has an estimated population of 23,227 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Otley & Yeadon average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Otley & Yeadon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Otley & Yeadon a safe place to live?
Otley & Yeadon recorded 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,524th 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 Otley & Yeadon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 704 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (357).
Is crime in Otley & Yeadon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Otley & Yeadon was up 10% on the year before: 2,069 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,881 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Otley & Yeadon?
About 23,227 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Otley & Yeadon?
Otley & Yeadon 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.