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Crime in Farsley

Farsley had 1,280 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 101 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 56th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Leeds area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

LS28, Leeds · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Farsley

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101crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
56 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common469 in 3 months

Month by month

384 Mar 392 Apr 387 May 436 Jun 444 Jul 400 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Farsley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence46937%
anti-social behaviour19015%
public order968%
shoplifting947%
burglary907%
criminal damage776%
vehicle crime746%
theft625%

Farsley against Leeds

TypeFarsley per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence3737.6▲ 6%
Burglary7.16.8▲ 38%
Vehicle crime5.85.1▲ 85%
Anti-social behaviour1511.9▲ 45%
Theft and robbery7.28.9▼ 15%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Thornbury138▲ 1%
Stanningley113.1▲ 7%
Pudsey103.1▲ 7%
Farsley101▲ 10%
Swinnow94.9▼ 5%
Intake72.2▲ 11%
Calverley65.4▲ 28%
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 Farsley a safe area?

Farsley had about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 56 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Farsley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (469), followed by anti-social behaviour (190) and public order (96).