Crime in Guiseley: statistics, rates and trends
735 crimes were recorded in Guiseley in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Guiseley
- Questions about crime in Guiseley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (316), anti-social behaviour (101) and public order (60) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 822nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Guiseley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 735 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.5 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,896 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Guiseley peaked in the year to August 2018 (933 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (705). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 735 | 67.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 927 | 85.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 794 | 72.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 763 | 70.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 777 | 71.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 705 | 64.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 894 | 82.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 845 | 77.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 933 | 85.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (57% below) and other theft (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 27 to 41, while shoplifting fell from 167 to 40 and burglary fell from 71 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 316 | 29.0 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 9.3 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Public order | 60 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 3.8 | 5.0 | +52% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -44% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 3.7 | 8.5 | -76% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -35% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Guiseley; the highest is Shipley (Bradford) (122.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Burley in Wharfedale (37.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Guiseley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeadon | 1,618 | 121.3 | +80% |
| Rawdon | 362 | 60.6 | -10% |
| Otley (Leeds) | 937 | 74.2 | +10% |
| Baildon | 1,279 | 81.0 | +20% |
| Burley in Wharfedale | 218 | 37.7 | -44% |
| Calverley | 318 | 62.6 | -7% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,599 | 122.2 | +81% |
| Bingley | 1,768 | 77.3 | +15% |
Guiseley & Rawdon is the one area listed within Guiseley, with 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiseley & Rawdon | Neighbourhood | 23,651 | 1,789 | 75.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Guiseley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Town Gate Close” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Town Gate Close | 54 |
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Queensway | 45 |
| On or near Hallam Street | 31 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 25 |
| On or near Spenser Road | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
| On or near Moorland Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Otley Road | 13 |
| On or near Bingley Lands | 11 |
Of the 634 crimes in Guiseley with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 258 | 40.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 233 | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Guiseley has an estimated population of 10,896 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Guiseley average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Guiseley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Guiseley a safe place to live?
Guiseley recorded 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 822nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Guiseley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 316 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Guiseley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Guiseley was down 21% on the year before: 735 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 927 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Guiseley?
About 10,896 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Guiseley?
Guiseley 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.