Crime in Yeadon: statistics, rates and trends
1,644 crimes were recorded in Yeadon in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
1,644 crimes were recorded in Yeadon in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 514 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Yeadon has the 153rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yeadon | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,644 | 106,410 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.3 | 125.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,336 | 845,189 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yeadon was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,644 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,229). Over the whole period it rose 34%, 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 | 1,644 | 123.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,473 | 110.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,431 | 107.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,335 | 100.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,315 | 98.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,393 | 104.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,277 | 95.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,256 | 94.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,229 | 92.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 140 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yeadon 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, other theft, burglary.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+66%) and shoplifting (+61%). The largest falls were in burglary (-25%) and public order (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 514 | 38.5 | 1.13 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 399 | 29.9 | 3.61 | +61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 12.4 | 0.81 | +66% |
| Other theft | 125 | 9.4 | 1.47 | +0% |
| Public order | 85 | 6.4 | 0.96 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 6.1 | 0.90 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 6.1 | 1.23 | +21% |
| Burglary | 63 | 4.7 | 1.34 | -25% |
| Other crime | 39 | 2.9 | 1.38 | -13% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.7 | 0.83 | +9% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.7 | 1.28 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.0 | 1.28 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +120% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 0.31 | +40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Yeadon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yeadon recorded 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 31.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yeadon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yeadon recorded 399 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 24.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yeadon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yeadon recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yeadon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yeadon recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yeadon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yeadon recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yeadon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yeadon recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yeadon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yeadon recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yeadon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yeadon recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yeadon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yeadon recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yeadon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yeadon recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yeadon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yeadon recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Yeadon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yeadon recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yeadon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yeadon recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yeadon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yeadon recorded 7 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 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Yeadon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yeadon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yeadon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawdon | 379 | 63.4 | -49% |
| Guiseley | 749 | 68.7 | -44% |
| Calverley | 322 | 63.4 | -49% |
| Otley (Leeds) | 914 | 72.3 | -41% |
| Baildon | 1,281 | 81.2 | -34% |
| Burley in Wharfedale | 214 | 37.0 | -70% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,625 | 123.1 | -0% |
| Pudsey | 3,251 | 91.4 | -26% |
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 Yeadon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 211 |
| On or near Supermarket | 167 |
| On or near Shaw Leys | 109 |
| On or near Henry Terrace | 48 |
| On or near Raywood Close | 47 |
| On or near Greenlea Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Harper Lane | 41 |
| On or near Henshaw Oval | 37 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Briarlea Close | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yeadon 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 | 638 | 38.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 422 | 25.7% |
| Under investigation | 203 | 12.3% |
| Not recorded | 166 | 10.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Yeadon has an estimated population of 13,336. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yeadon sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yeadon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Yeadon a safe place to live?
Yeadon recorded 123.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Yeadon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (399).
Is crime in Yeadon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yeadon was up 12% on the year before: 1,644 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,473 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yeadon?
Yeadon 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 Yeadon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.