Otley (Leeds) Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Otley (Leeds) experienced a 10.8% month-on-month decline in its overall crime rate, falling from 5.1 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents in October 2023. This rate is 43.8% below the UK average of 8.0, underscoring the area’s historically low crime profile. Violent crimes accounted for 45.6% of total incidents, with 26 recorded cases, while property crimes (15) and 'other crime' (6) made up the remaining share. The seasonal transition into autumn, with shorter days and Halloween-related activity, may have influenced patterns, though no direct correlation is evident in the data. Violent crime rates (2.1 per 1,000) were 22% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences fell significantly below national benchmarks. However, 'other crime' saw an unexplained spike, highlighting the complexity of local crime dynamics. The area’s built-up nature within Leeds likely contributes to its distinct profile, with retail hubs and commuter routes shaping crime types differently than more rural or industrial regions. This month’s figures reflect a continuation of Otley’s trend of maintaining crime rates well below national averages, despite isolated fluctuations in specific categories.

October 2023 witnessed a 500% increase in 'other crime' (from 1 to 6 incidents), a category that includes non-specific offences not falling under violent or property crime. This surge, though unexplained by available data, contrasts with a 75% drop in vehicle crime (from 4 to 1), likely linked to seasonal changes in parking patterns or reduced daylight. Violent crime remained the dominant category, contributing 45.6% of total incidents, but this rate (2.1 per 1,000) was 22% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Theft from the person also rose sharply by 200% (from 1 to 3), though this remains below the UK average. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), possibly reflecting lower foot traffic during October’s darker evenings. These shifts highlight the volatility of specific crime types, even as the overall rate continues to trend downward.

Otley (Leeds) saw a 10.8% decrease in its crime rate from 5.1 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, marking the lowest monthly rate in recent records. This decline follows a pattern observed during autumn months, when reduced foot traffic in retail areas may contribute to lower property crime. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile. On a monthly scale, one reported crime occurred for every 221 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents within Otley’s population of 12,624. This rate is lower than the UK average, though the comparison section avoids direct UK population scaling due to data limitations. The drop in vehicle crime by 75% (from 4 to 1) suggests seasonal factors, such as shorter daylight hours deterring car-related offences, may have played a role. These figures, while consistent with Otley’s historical trends, require further contextualisation through local policing reports.