Garforth Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Garforth’s crime rate in March 2024 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 15.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This consistent position as a relatively low-crime area within Leeds contrasts with the month’s notable shifts in specific crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.2% of all reported crimes, reflecting the area’s ongoing challenges with interpersonal crime. Burglary, at 9.8% of total incidents, remained significantly above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a rate 87% lower than Garforth’s 0.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed at 8.8%, though this was 48% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. The seasonal context of March, with its transition to spring and lengthening evenings, may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity and associated risks. For example, the rise in criminal damage and arson could be linked to increased visibility of properties during the longer daylight hours. While the area’s overall rate remains below the UK average, the concentration of violent crimes suggests a need for targeted community interventions. The relatively low rates of theft from the person and public order offences, both below the UK average, indicate that Garforth’s built-up area within Leeds maintains a distinct profile compared to other regions, influenced by its proximity to urban centres and local demographic factors.

March 2024 saw a dramatic surge in criminal damage and arson, with cases rising 166.7% from 3 to 8, marking the most significant month-on-month change in the area. This spike may partly explain the overall 15.8% increase in the crime rate compared to February. Concurrently, possession of weapons and theft from the person both doubled, moving from zero to one and zero to two incidents respectively, indicating potential shifts in local crime patterns. In contrast, public order offences dropped by 57.1%, from 7 to 3, a decline that contrasts with the rise in property-related crimes. Burglary in Garforth remains above the UK average, with a rate 87% higher than the national figure of 0.3 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the area’s unique challenges, particularly in residential security, despite its overall lower crime rate compared to the UK. Residents may find the 166.7% increase in criminal damage and arson particularly concerning, as it suggests a growing issue in property-related crimes.

Garforth’s crime rate rose 15.8% in March 2024 compared to 5.6 per 1,000 in February, reaching 6.5 per 1,000. This places the area 15.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a consistent position for the built-up area within Leeds. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported each day in March, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 154 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The population of 15,667 further scales these figures, highlighting that the rate per capita remains below the UK average despite the month-on-month increase. This suggests that local factors, such as seasonal changes or community-specific dynamics, may have influenced the rise in reported crimes without shifting the area’s overall standing relative to the UK.