Garforth Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 15,667, Garforth recorded 98 crimes in October 2025, translating to a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area 18.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a relatively safer environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48% of all reported incidents (47 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (10 cases) and shoplifting (9 cases). These patterns align with the area's characteristics as a built-up district within Leeds, where urban density and community dynamics may influence crime distribution. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween activities—could contribute to fluctuations in crime types. The higher-than-average rate of violence and sexual offences (3.0 per 1,000) contrasts with significantly lower rates for anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000, 52% below UK average) and shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000, 5% below UK average), suggesting a combination of local social conditions and policing priorities. While property crimes remain a concern (31 cases), the dominance of violent crime underscores the need for targeted community engagement and resource allocation.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 cases) and vehicle crime doubling (from 1 to 3 cases). These increases may be linked to Halloween-related activities or changes in local enforcement strategies. Conversely, burglary dropped by 64.3% (from 14 to 5 cases), potentially reflecting improved security measures or seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity. Other theft rose by 100% (from 3 to 6 cases), a trend that could signal heightened opportunistic crime in high-traffic areas. The category of 'other crime' (5 cases) exceeded the UK average by 76%, highlighting a need for further analysis of these unclassified incidents. Meanwhile, drugs offences fell sharply by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 case), indicating a temporary reduction in illicit activity or changes in reporting practices. The area's violence and sexual offences rate (3.0 per 1,000) remains 13% above the UK average, suggesting ongoing challenges in addressing this category. Residents may find the 18.2% deficit to the UK average in overall crime rates reassuring, though the concentration of violent crime requires sustained attention.

Garforth's crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 in October 2025 represents a 1.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.2 per 1,000, indicating a stable trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 98 incidents. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 160 residents over the course of the month—a metric that provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents. Compared to the UK average, Garforth's overall crime rate remains lower, but the local profile differs significantly in specific categories. For instance, while anti-social behaviour is 52% below the UK average (0.6 vs 1.3 per 1,000), violence and sexual offences are 13% above (3.0 vs 2.7 per 1,000). This divergence underscores the importance of tailoring crime prevention efforts to local needs rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach. The monthly exposure statistic—1 in 160 residents—offers a useful benchmark for understanding the frequency of crime in relation to population size, though it does not account for variations in reporting rates or demographic factors.