Garforth Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Garforth, the per-capita perspective reveals a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, placing the area 44.2% below the UK average. This statistic translates to a daily risk of encountering crime that is significantly lower than the national average, with 2 crimes reported per day on average. The most common crime type, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 41.2% of all reported incidents, a category where Garforth's rate is 31% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most frequent category at 17.7% of total crimes, also shows a notable gap, being 32% below the UK rate. The seasonal context of September, marked by back-to-school activity and university freshers, may partly explain the fluctuation in violent crime rates. Public order offences, though lower in frequency than other categories, remain slightly above the UK average by 7%, suggesting localized pressures in community spaces. The overall crime profile reflects a balance between lower-than-average violent crime and specific property crime trends, with burglary and shoplifting showing opposing movements. This pattern aligns with Garforth's character as a built-up area within Leeds, where urban dynamics and seasonal transitions influence crime patterns.

September saw a 500% increase in burglary, rising from 1 to 6 incidents, a sharp contrast to the 88.9% drop in criminal damage and arson. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 300%, reflecting heightened activity in public spaces during the back-to-school period. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 50%, likely due to reduced foot traffic as students returned to campus. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category at 41.2% of total crimes, remain 31% below the UK average for this category. The 32% gap between Garforth's anti-social behaviour rate and the UK average highlights a local trend toward lower levels of disruptive conduct despite the overall increase. Residents may find the 1-in-230 monthly exposure rate a useful benchmark for assessing personal risk.

Garforth's crime rate in September 2024 fell by 9.4% compared to August, dropping from 4.8 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced property crime, though violent crime remains a significant concern. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day on average, with a monthly exposure rate of 1 in 230 residents. For context, the UK average crime rate in September was 7.7 per 1,000, meaning Garforth's residents face less than half the national risk. The population size of 15,667 residents further scales these figures, making the 4.3 rate a tangible measure of safety for everyday life in the area. This monthly comparison underscores that while the overall rate has fallen, the distribution of crime types requires targeted attention.