Crime in Garforth: statistics, rates and trends
1,076 crimes were recorded in Garforth in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Garforth
- Questions about crime in Garforth
- About this data
1,076 crimes were recorded in Garforth in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 453 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Garforth has the 835th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Garforth | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,076 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.4 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,956 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Garforth was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,207 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (900). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 1,076 | 67.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 900 | 56.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 928 | 58.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 971 | 60.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,207 | 75.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,074 | 67.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,013 | 63.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,023 | 64.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,037 | 65.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Garforth 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+102%) and vehicle crime (+59%). The largest falls were in other theft (-19%) and public order (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 453 | 28.4 | 0.83 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 9.3 | 0.60 | +35% |
| Burglary | 83 | 5.2 | 1.47 | +102% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 4.2 | 0.51 | +10% |
| Public order | 63 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +59% |
| Other theft | 47 | 2.9 | 0.46 | -19% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.5 | 1.19 | +111% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +200% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.7 | 0.51 | +83% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Garforth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Garforth recorded 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 42.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Garforth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Garforth recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Garforth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Garforth recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 102% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Garforth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Garforth recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Garforth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Garforth recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Garforth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Garforth recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Garforth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Garforth recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Garforth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Garforth recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Garforth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Garforth recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Garforth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Garforth recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Garforth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Garforth recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Garforth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Garforth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Garforth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Garforth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Garforth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Garforth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Garforth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Garforth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Garforth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kippax | 587 | 57.9 | -14% |
| Allerton Bywater | 718 | 89.2 | +32% |
| Rothwell (Leeds) | 1,868 | 87.8 | +30% |
| Castleford | 6,842 | 146.8 | +118% |
| Sherburn in Elmet | 507 | 54.8 | -19% |
| Normanton (Wakefield) | 2,044 | 89.3 | +32% |
| Leeds | 82,589 | 147.3 | +118% |
| Pontefract | 4,120 | 120.6 | +79% |
1 areas within Garforth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Garforth & Swillington had the highest rate (71.3 per 1,000) and Garforth & Swillington the lowest (71.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garforth & Swillington | Neighbourhood | 20,916 | 1,491 | 71.3 |
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 Garforth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Selby Road | 115 |
| On or near Main Street | 50 |
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Springbank | 28 |
| On or near Chapel Close | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Scholars Gate | 25 |
| On or near Fusion Court | 22 |
| On or near Barleyhill Lane | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Garforth 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 | 357 | 33.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 339 | 31.5% |
| Not recorded | 148 | 13.8% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 9.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 25 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% |
Garforth has an estimated population of 15,956. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Garforth sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Garforth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Garforth a safe place to live?
Garforth recorded 67.4 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 Garforth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Garforth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Garforth was up 20% on the year before: 1,076 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 900 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Garforth?
Garforth 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 Garforth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.