Crime in Otley (Leeds): statistics, rates and trends
914 crimes were recorded in Otley (Leeds) in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Otley (Leeds)
- Questions about crime in Otley (Leeds)
- About this data
914 crimes were recorded in Otley (Leeds) in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 301 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Otley (Leeds) has the 739th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Otley (Leeds) | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 914 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.3 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,636 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Otley (Leeds) was highest in the year to July 2019 (932 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (761). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 914 | 72.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 849 | 67.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 842 | 66.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 888 | 70.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 865 | 68.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 761 | 60.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 876 | 69.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 932 | 73.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 838 | 66.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Otley (Leeds) 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 (+86%) and shoplifting (+59%).
The largest falls were in public order (-22%) and violence and sexual offences (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 301 | 23.8 | 0.70 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 118 | 9.3 | 1.13 | +59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 8.4 | 0.55 | +12% |
| Public order | 76 | 6.0 | 0.91 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 5.4 | 0.79 | +19% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +45% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.4 | 1.23 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 4.1 | 0.84 | +86% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.3 | 1.09 | +107% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.1 | 0.63 | +100% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.53 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +20% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.38 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Otley (Leeds)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Otley (Leeds) recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Otley (Leeds)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Otley (Leeds) recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Otley (Leeds)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Otley (Leeds) recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Otley (Leeds)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Otley (Leeds) recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Otley (Leeds)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Otley (Leeds) recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Otley (Leeds)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Otley (Leeds) recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Otley (Leeds)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Otley (Leeds) recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Otley (Leeds)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Otley (Leeds) recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Otley (Leeds)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Otley (Leeds) recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Otley (Leeds)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Otley (Leeds) recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Otley (Leeds)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Otley (Leeds) recorded 9 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 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Otley (Leeds)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Otley (Leeds) recorded 6 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 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Otley (Leeds)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Otley (Leeds) recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Otley (Leeds)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Otley (Leeds) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Otley (Leeds), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Otley (Leeds).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burley in Wharfedale | 214 | 37.0 | -49% |
| Guiseley | 749 | 68.7 | -5% |
| Yeadon | 1,644 | 123.3 | +70% |
| Rawdon | 379 | 63.4 | -12% |
| Baildon | 1,281 | 81.2 | +12% |
| Ilkley | 751 | 50.7 | -30% |
| Calverley | 322 | 63.4 | -12% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,625 | 123.1 | +70% |
1 areas within Otley (Leeds), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Otley & Yeadon had the highest rate (87.7 per 1,000) and Otley & Yeadon the lowest (87.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otley & Yeadon | Neighbourhood | 23,227 | 2,038 | 87.7 |
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 Otley (Leeds) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 62 |
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near New Market | 36 |
| On or near Kirkgate | 34 |
| On or near Wilkinson Way | 32 |
| On or near Hollin Gate | 23 |
| On or near Mercury Row | 22 |
| On or near Rombalds View | 21 |
| On or near Market Street | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Otley (Leeds) 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 | 296 | 32.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 250 | 27.4% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 13.1% |
| Not recorded | 106 | 11.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 6.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Otley (Leeds) has an estimated population of 12,636. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Otley (Leeds) sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% |
| Social rented homes | 14.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Otley (Leeds) a safe place to live?
Otley (Leeds) recorded 72.3 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 Otley (Leeds)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (118).
Is crime in Otley (Leeds) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Otley (Leeds) was up 8% on the year before: 914 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 849 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Otley (Leeds)?
Otley (Leeds) 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 Otley (Leeds). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.