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Crime in New Farnley

New Farnley had 112 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 155.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 60% above the middle Leeds area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

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

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155.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common43 in 3 months

Month by month

40 Mar 36 Apr 17 May 48 Jun 23 Jul 41 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting4338%
violence3027%
anti-social behaviour1110%
vehicle crime76%
burglary54%
theft54%
criminal damage44%
public order22%

New Farnley against Leeds

TypeNew Farnley per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence41.737.60%
Burglary6.96.8–
Vehicle crime9.75.1–
Anti-social behaviour15.311.9–
Theft and robbery6.98.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Farnley228.8▲ 19%
Wortley166.1▲ 10%
New Farnley155.5▲ 20%
Gildersome138▲ 7%
Littlemoor Bottom73.7▼ 6%
Churwell69.6▼ 26%
Fulneck56.9▼ 7%
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 New Farnley a safe area?

New Farnley had about 155.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in New Farnley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (43), followed by violence (30) and anti-social behaviour (11).