Crime in Guiseley: statistics, rates and trends
749 crimes were recorded in Guiseley in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Guiseley at a glance
- Crime trends in Guiseley
- Types of crime in Guiseley
- Guiseley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Guiseley
- Streets with the most crime in Guiseley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Guiseley
- Population and deprivation in Guiseley
- Questions about crime in Guiseley
- About this data
749 crimes were recorded in Guiseley in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 309 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Guiseley has the 813th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Guiseley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 749 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.7 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,896 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Guiseley was highest in the year to July 2018 (912 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (727). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 749 | 68.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 899 | 82.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 812 | 74.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 744 | 68.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 767 | 70.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 727 | 66.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 900 | 82.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 857 | 78.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 912 | 83.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Guiseley 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+34%) and public order (+17%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-74%) and burglary (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 309 | 28.4 | 0.83 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 9.0 | 0.59 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 5.8 | 0.85 | +12% |
| Public order | 62 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +17% |
| Burglary | 44 | 4.0 | 1.14 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 4.0 | 0.49 | -74% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 3.6 | 0.73 | +34% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -25% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.7 | 0.83 | -5% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 0.31 | +120% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 0.61 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.67 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.47 | +400% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Guiseley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Guiseley recorded 309 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 down 11% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Guiseley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Guiseley recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Guiseley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Guiseley recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Guiseley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Guiseley recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Guiseley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Guiseley recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Guiseley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Guiseley recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Guiseley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Guiseley recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Guiseley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Guiseley recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Guiseley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Guiseley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Guiseley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Guiseley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Guiseley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Guiseley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Guiseley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Guiseley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Guiseley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Guiseley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Guiseley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Guiseley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Guiseley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Guiseley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Guiseley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeadon | 1,644 | 123.3 | +79% |
| Rawdon | 379 | 63.4 | -8% |
| Otley (Leeds) | 914 | 72.3 | +5% |
| Baildon | 1,281 | 81.2 | +18% |
| Burley in Wharfedale | 214 | 37.0 | -46% |
| Calverley | 322 | 63.4 | -8% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,625 | 123.1 | +79% |
| Bingley | 1,834 | 80.2 | +17% |
1 areas within Guiseley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Guiseley & Rawdon had the highest rate (78.1 per 1,000) and Guiseley & Rawdon the lowest (78.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiseley & Rawdon | Neighbourhood | 23,651 | 1,848 | 78.1 |
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 Guiseley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Town Gate Close | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Queensway | 44 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 30 |
| On or near Hallam Street | 27 |
| On or near Spenser Road | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Bingley Lands | 14 |
| On or near Moorland Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Otley Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Guiseley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 261 | 34.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 255 | 34.0% |
| Not recorded | 98 | 13.1% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
Guiseley has an estimated population of 10,896. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Guiseley sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Guiseley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Guiseley a safe place to live?
Guiseley recorded 68.7 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 Guiseley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Guiseley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Guiseley was down 17% on the year before: 749 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 899 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Guiseley?
Guiseley 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 Guiseley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.