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Crime in Garforth

Garforth had 307 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 90th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 31% below the middle Leeds area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

LS25, Leeds · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Garforth

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67crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
90 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common115 in 3 months

Month by month

117 Mar 104 Apr 127 May 103 Jun 113 Jul 91 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11537%
anti-social behaviour4715%
shoplifting279%
burglary258%
criminal damage196%
public order176%
theft155%
vehicle crime134%

Garforth against Leeds

TypeGarforth per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence25.137.6▼ 7%
Burglary5.56.8▲ 19%
Vehicle crime2.85.1▼ 19%
Anti-social behaviour10.311.9▼ 10%
Theft and robbery5.28.9▼ 23%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Austhorpe128.5▼ 1%
Colton121.7▲ 1%
Swillington93.1▲ 36%
Little Preston90.3▲ 57%
Great Preston75.6▼ 20%
Garforth67▼ 12%
Kippax66▼ 1%
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 Garforth a safe area?

Garforth had about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 90 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Garforth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (115), followed by anti-social behaviour (47) and shoplifting (27).