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Crime in Farnley

Farnley had 450 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 228.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 135% above the middle Leeds area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

LS12, Leeds · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Farnley

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228.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common174 in 3 months

Month by month

135 Mar 120 Apr 124 May 142 Jun 177 Jul 131 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Farnley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence17439%
anti-social behaviour5913%
criminal damage5312%
shoplifting5312%
public order307%
theft256%
burglary174%
other crime112%

Farnley against Leeds

TypeFarnley per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence88.537.6▼ 5%
Burglary8.66.8▲ 70%
Vehicle crime2.55.1▼ 55%
Anti-social behaviour3011.9▲ 37%
Theft and robbery16.88.9▲ 50%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Armley234▲ 5%
Farnley228.8▲ 19%
Wortley166.1▲ 10%
New Farnley155.5▲ 20%
Bramley144.2▲ 12%
Swinnow94.9▼ 5%
Littlemoor Bottom73.7▼ 6%
See every Leeds area ranked on the crime in Leeds page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Farnley a safe area?

Farnley had about 228.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Farnley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (174), followed by anti-social behaviour (59) and criminal damage (53).