Crime in Rawdon: statistics, rates and trends
362 crimes were recorded in Rawdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (129), anti-social behaviour (38) and burglary (35) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 945th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Rawdon | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 362 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.6 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,975 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rawdon peaked in the year to August 2020 (393 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (294). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 362 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 343 | 57.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 353 | 59.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 323 | 54.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 294 | 49.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 319 | 53.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 393 | 65.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 319 | 53.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 361 | 60.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rawdon recorded notably more burglary (65% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (60% below) and anti-social behaviour (59% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 47 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 21.6 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 6.4 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Burglary | 35 | 5.9 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 26 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Rawdon; 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 Rawdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeadon | 1,618 | 121.3 | +100% |
| Calverley | 318 | 62.6 | +3% |
| Guiseley | 735 | 67.5 | +11% |
| Pudsey | 3,167 | 89.1 | +47% |
| Baildon | 1,279 | 81.0 | +34% |
| Otley (Leeds) | 937 | 74.2 | +22% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,599 | 122.2 | +102% |
| Burley in Wharfedale | 218 | 37.7 | -38% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Rawdon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Apperley Lane” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Apperley Lane | 34 |
| On or near Fairway | 22 |
| On or near Rowan Court | 21 |
| On or near Harrogate Road | 18 |
| On or near Low Fold | 12 |
| On or near Back Lane | 11 |
| On or near Canada Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Woodlands Drive | 10 |
| On or near Billingwood Drive | 9 |
| On or near John Street | 9 |
Of the 324 crimes in Rawdon with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 138 | 42.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 29.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Rawdon has an estimated population of 5,975 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rawdon average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rawdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rawdon a safe place to live?
Rawdon recorded 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 945th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Rawdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (38).
Is crime in Rawdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rawdon was up 6% on the year before: 362 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 343 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rawdon?
About 5,975 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rawdon?
Rawdon 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.