Garforth Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Garforth's crime mix in February 2024 reveals a pronounced focus on violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly 40% of all reported incidents — the highest proportion among all crime types. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with a relatively lower share of property crimes, though burglary emerged as a notable outlier, occurring at a rate 167% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000). The overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, while 21.1% below the UK average, reflects a complex balance between higher-than-average property crime and lower-than-average violent crime. Seasonal context suggests that February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have influenced patterns, potentially reducing opportunities for certain crimes while leaving others, such as burglary, more susceptible to local conditions. Anti-social behaviour, which saw a significant 250% increase from January, highlights the need for targeted interventions in public spaces. The area's built-up nature within Leeds likely contributes to higher burglary rates, as urban environments often present more opportunities for such offences compared to rural settings. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime — 44% and 9% below UK averages respectively — may indicate effective local measures or demographic factors, such as lower foot traffic in retail areas during winter months. This snapshot underscores the importance of understanding Garforth's unique crime profile, shaped by its urban character and seasonal rhythms, to inform tailored responses.

February 2024 witnessed a stark shift in Garforth's crime profile, with shoplifting surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and anti-social behaviour jumping 250% (from 2 to 7). These increases, coupled with a 140% rise in burglary (5 to 12), suggest a notable uptick in property-related offences. Violent crimes, however, remained slightly below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 39.8% of all incidents at 35 cases — a figure 12% lower than the UK average for this category. Conversely, burglary in Garforth was 167% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a disparity that may reflect local factors such as the area's built-up nature and potential vulnerabilities in property security. The decline in 'other crime' by 20% (from 5 to 4) offers a minor counterbalance, though the overall trend indicates a combination of rising property crime and stable violent crime rates.

Garforth's crime rate in February 2024 rose sharply by 72.4% compared to the previous month's rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents, highlighting a significant upward trend. This increase, while notable, remains 21.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the 29-day period, a figure that, while localised, offers insight into the pace of incidents. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 178 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against Garforth's population of 15,667, illustrates the relative frequency of crime in relation to the community size. This ratio, though lower than the UK average, underscores the need for continued monitoring as the area transitions from winter into spring, a period that may influence crime patterns due to changing social and environmental factors.