Crime in Otley (Leeds): statistics, rates and trends
937 crimes were recorded in Otley (Leeds) in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Otley (Leeds) at a glance
- Crime trends in Otley (Leeds)
- Types of crime in Otley (Leeds)
- Otley (Leeds) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Otley (Leeds)
- Streets with the most crime in Otley (Leeds)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Otley (Leeds)
- Demographics of Otley (Leeds)
- Questions about crime in Otley (Leeds)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (301), shoplifting (129) and anti-social behaviour (117) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 706th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Otley (Leeds) | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 937 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.2 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,636 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Otley (Leeds) of any year here (937 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 937 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 826 | 65.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 838 | 66.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 895 | 70.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 882 | 69.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 729 | 57.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 903 | 71.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 915 | 72.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 852 | 67.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (40% below) and drugs (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 73 to 129 and vehicle crime rose from 30 to 53, while public order fell from 97 to 72.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 301 | 23.8 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 129 | 10.2 | 8.5 | +77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 9.3 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Public order | 72 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Other theft | 62 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +59% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +77% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Otley (Leeds); 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 Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burley in Wharfedale | 218 | 37.7 | -49% |
| Guiseley | 735 | 67.5 | -9% |
| Yeadon | 1,618 | 121.3 | +64% |
| Rawdon | 362 | 60.6 | -18% |
| Baildon | 1,279 | 81.0 | +9% |
| Ilkley | 735 | 49.6 | -33% |
| Calverley | 318 | 62.6 | -16% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,599 | 122.2 | +65% |
Otley & Yeadon is the one area listed within Otley (Leeds), with 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otley & Yeadon | Neighbourhood | 23,227 | 2,069 | 89.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Otley (Leeds) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Station Road” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 64 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near New Market | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Kirkgate | 35 |
| On or near Wilkinson Way | 34 |
| On or near Hollin Gate | 23 |
| On or near Rombalds View | 22 |
| On or near Mercury Row | 20 |
| On or near Market Street | 19 |
Of the 820 crimes in Otley (Leeds) with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 117 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 300 | 36.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 245 | 29.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 7.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Otley (Leeds) has an estimated population of 12,636 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Otley (Leeds) average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Otley (Leeds) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Otley (Leeds) a safe place to live?
Otley (Leeds) recorded 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 706th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Otley (Leeds)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 301 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (129).
Is crime in Otley (Leeds) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Otley (Leeds) was up 13% on the year before: 937 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 826 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Otley (Leeds)?
About 12,636 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Otley (Leeds)?
Otley (Leeds) 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.