Garforth Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Garforth’s crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents in January 2024 places it 55.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting a safer environment compared to the national picture. This built-up area within Leeds, which combines residential and commercial zones, saw violence and sexual offences account for 37.3% of all crimes, followed by public order (13.7%) and other crime (9.8%). The lower-than-average rate may be partly explained by seasonal factors typical of January, including reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which often correlate with fewer outdoor crimes. While violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, their rate of 1.2 per 1,000 is 54% below the UK average, suggesting localised efforts or environmental factors may contribute to this gap. Public order offences, though a smaller share of total crimes, are 4% above the UK average, reflecting the dynamics of a mixed-use urban area with community events and public spaces. The overall crime profile illustrates a balance between persistent challenges in violent crime and a relatively low incidence of property-related offences, which are 47–65% below the UK average for categories like vehicle crime and criminal damage. This data underscores Garforth’s position as a low-crime urban area within a larger metropolitan context, where targeted policing or community initiatives may play a role in maintaining these figures.

January 2024 saw a 34.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 29 to 19 incidents—a shift that may reflect the post-holiday lull in activity or effective policing interventions. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and possession of weapons both rose by 100%, with each category doubling from one to two incidents, indicating potential spikes in disruptive incidents or unreported issues. Vehicle crime also increased sharply, rising from zero to three incidents—a notable anomaly that could relate to seasonal changes in vehicle usage or parking patterns. While property crimes (16) remained below the UK average for categories like burglary (17% below) and vehicle crime (60% below), the 4% increase in public order offences suggests ongoing challenges in managing community spaces. The most significant deviation from the UK average is in 'other crime,' which is 114% above the national rate, pointing to underreported or uniquely localised issues. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted monitoring of emerging trends, particularly in areas like anti-social behaviour, which could have implications for community safety and policing priorities.

Garforth’s crime rate in January 2024 (3.3 per 1,000) represents a 10.4% decrease from December’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend that may reflect seasonal patterns or sustained efforts to reduce crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides context for residents assessing local risk levels. When scaled to the population of 15,667, this translates to one reported crime for every 307 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic, while illustrative of the area’s overall safety, should be considered alongside the specific challenges in certain categories like public order and 'other crime,' which deviate from national norms. The comparison to the UK average also underscores Garforth’s position as a low-crime urban area, where the combination of residential density, commercial activity, and policing strategies may contribute to maintaining lower rates. However, the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour and weapon possession highlights the need for targeted interventions in these specific areas, even as the overall crime profile remains favourable compared to the national context.