Guiseley Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Guiseley, the crime rate in November 2023 translates to a 1-in-167 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. At 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s rate sits 20% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, marking it as one of the safer built-up areas within Leeds. This lower-than-average figure is particularly notable given the seasonal context of November, which typically sees increased foot traffic due to Black Friday shopping and the darker evenings associated with the month. The breakdown of crimes highlights a stark contrast between violent and property offences: 50% of all crimes were violence and sexual offences, compared to 30% for property crimes. This imbalance suggests a focus on interpersonal crime rather than theft or burglary, which may reflect local social dynamics or the area’s demographic profile. The high proportion of violent crime—33 cases in total—includes a 16% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This could be linked to the area’s proximity to larger urban centres, where such offences are more prevalent, or to local factors such as the concentration of community hubs and public spaces. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and other theft accounted for 19.7% of crimes combined, both significantly below their respective UK averages. The seasonal context of November, with its shorter daylight hours and community events like Bonfire Night, may have influenced the types of crimes reported. Overall, the crime profile for Guiseley in November 2023 illustrates a relatively safe environment for residents, with the majority of reported incidents falling into categories that are either below or only slightly above national averages.

November 2023 saw a 400% surge in vehicle crime, rising from one to five incidents—a dramatic shift that may reflect changes in local parking patterns or increased vehicle-related activity during the month. This spike contrasts sharply with declines in other categories, including burglary (down 33.3%) and other crime (down 33.3%), both of which fell below their UK averages by 41% and 54% respectively. The increase in violence and sexual offences, which rose by 10% to 33 cases, places Guiseley’s rate 16% above the UK average for this category. This anomaly could be tied to the area’s proximity to larger cities, where such crimes are more concentrated, or to the social dynamics of a built-up area within Leeds. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 43% below the UK average, a trend that may be attributed to effective local community engagement or policing efforts. The category of ‘other theft’ also saw a modest 16.7% increase, though it remained 3% below the UK average. This suggests that while theft-related crimes are not a major concern in Guiseley, they are not entirely absent. Residents might find the daily crime context useful: with 2 crimes reported per day on average, the likelihood of encountering a crime is relatively low. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime serves as a specific alert for drivers and car owners in the area to remain vigilant.

Guiseley’s November 2023 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents marked a 5.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.4, indicating a slight improvement in local safety metrics. Over the course of the month, this translated to roughly 2 crimes per day—equivalent to a 1-in-167 chance for any given resident to be directly affected by a reported incident. This daily frequency is lower than the UK average for similar-sized built-up areas, though the data does not provide a direct UK daily comparison. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-167 residents underscores the relatively low risk faced by individuals living in Guiseley compared to the broader UK context. When considering the population of 11,000, the 66 total crimes reported in November equate to a manageable scale of incidents, particularly when contrasted with larger urban centres where crime rates are often significantly higher. The decline in burglary and other crime categories, which fell by 33.3% each, further reinforces the notion that Guiseley’s crime profile is stabilising. However, the 16% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences highlights a specific area for continued monitoring. This comparison to the previous month and the broader UK context illustrates that while Guiseley remains a relatively safe area, targeted efforts to address interpersonal crime could further enhance local safety outcomes.