Crime in Yeadon: statistics, rates and trends
1,618 crimes were recorded in Yeadon in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (507), shoplifting (400) and anti-social behaviour (155) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 169th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Yeadon | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,618 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.3 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,336 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Yeadon of any year here (1,618 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,618 | 121.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,474 | 110.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,449 | 108.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,322 | 99.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,349 | 101.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,332 | 99.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,315 | 98.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,254 | 94.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,245 | 93.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 114 |
| July 2026 | 132 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 159 |
| April 2026 | 176 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 125 |
| January 2026 | 131 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 129 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 146 |
Compared with England and Wales, Yeadon recorded notably more shoplifting (3.5 times the national rate), other crime (53% above the national rate) and other theft (37% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (24% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 246 to 400 and anti-social behaviour rose from 109 to 155, while public order fell from 118 to 83 and burglary fell from 75 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 507 | 38.0 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 400 | 30.0 | 8.5 | +63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 155 | 11.6 | 15.4 | +42% |
| Other theft | 118 | 8.8 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Public order | 83 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 6.0 | 5.0 | +40% |
| Burglary | 60 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Other crime | 43 | 3.2 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.7 | 1.4 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Yeadon; 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 Yeadon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawdon | 362 | 60.6 | -50% |
| Guiseley | 735 | 67.5 | -44% |
| Calverley | 318 | 62.6 | -48% |
| Otley (Leeds) | 937 | 74.2 | -39% |
| Baildon | 1,279 | 81.0 | -33% |
| Burley in Wharfedale | 218 | 37.7 | -69% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,599 | 122.2 | +1% |
| Pudsey | 3,167 | 89.1 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Yeadon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (204).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 204 |
| On or near Supermarket | 167 |
| On or near Shaw Leys | 116 |
| On or near Raywood Close | 48 |
| On or near Greenlea Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Harper Lane | 41 |
| On or near Henry Terrace | 41 |
| On or near Henshaw Oval | 41 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Briarlea Close | 28 |
Of the 1,463 crimes in Yeadon with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 155 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 638 | 43.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 426 | 29.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 180 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Yeadon has an estimated population of 13,336 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yeadon average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Yeadon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Yeadon a safe place to live?
Yeadon recorded 121.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 169th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Yeadon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 507 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (400).
Is crime in Yeadon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yeadon was up 10% on the year before: 1,618 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,474 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yeadon?
About 13,336 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yeadon?
Yeadon 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.