Crime in Garforth: statistics, rates and trends
1,052 crimes were recorded in Garforth in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Garforth at a glance
- Crime trends in Garforth
- Types of crime in Garforth
- Garforth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Garforth
- Streets with the most crime in Garforth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Garforth
- Demographics of Garforth
- Questions about crime in Garforth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (440), anti-social behaviour (146) and burglary (78) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 847th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Garforth | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,052 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.9 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,956 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Garforth peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,212 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (908). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,052 | 65.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 912 | 57.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 908 | 56.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 967 | 60.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,212 | 76.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,078 | 67.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,021 | 64.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,013 | 63.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,057 | 66.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 102 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
Compared with England and Wales, Garforth recorded notably more burglary (38% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (53% below) and drugs (52% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 21 to 40 and burglary rose from 47 to 78.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 440 | 27.6 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 9.2 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Burglary | 78 | 4.9 | 3.6 | +66% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Public order | 64 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 4.0 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 3.2 | 5.0 | +65% |
| Other theft | 50 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +90% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Garforth; the highest is Castleford (147.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Sherburn in Elmet (55.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Garforth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kippax | 606 | 59.8 | -9% |
| Allerton Bywater | 712 | 88.4 | +34% |
| Rothwell (Leeds) | 1,847 | 86.8 | +32% |
| Castleford | 6,882 | 147.6 | +124% |
| Sherburn in Elmet | 515 | 55.7 | -16% |
| Normanton (Wakefield) | 2,035 | 88.9 | +35% |
| Leeds | 82,148 | 146.5 | +122% |
| Pontefract | 4,107 | 120.2 | +82% |
Garforth & Swillington is the one area listed within Garforth, with 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garforth & Swillington | Neighbourhood | 20,916 | 1,468 | 70.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Garforth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Selby Road” (119).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Selby Road | 119 |
| On or near Main Street | 49 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Springbank | 26 |
| On or near Chapel Close | 23 |
| On or near Fusion Court | 23 |
| On or near Scholars Gate | 23 |
| On or near Barleyhill Lane | 20 |
Of the 906 crimes in Garforth with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 146 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 340 | 37.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 327 | 36.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Garforth has an estimated population of 15,956 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Garforth average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Garforth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Garforth a safe place to live?
Garforth recorded 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 847th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Garforth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 440 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (146).
Is crime in Garforth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Garforth was up 15% on the year before: 1,052 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 912 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Garforth?
About 15,956 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Garforth?
Garforth 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.