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Crime in Swarcliffe

Swarcliffe had 583 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 159.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 24th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% above the middle Leeds area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

LS14, Leeds · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Swarcliffe

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159.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
24 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common239 in 3 months

Month by month

220 Mar 209 Apr 239 May 196 Jun 199 Jul 188 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence23941%
anti-social behaviour6511%
shoplifting5610%
criminal damage488%
theft437%
public order366%
burglary275%
vehicle crime183%

Swarcliffe against Leeds

TypeSwarcliffe per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence65.437.6▼ 10%
Burglary7.46.8▼ 37%
Vehicle crime4.95.1▲ 6%
Anti-social behaviour17.811.9▲ 33%
Theft and robbery16.78.9▼ 5%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Seacroft201.3▼ 7%
Swarcliffe159.6▼ 13%
Cross Gates142.4▲ 7%
Scholes137.2▲ 1%
Monkswood115.20%
Whinmoor96▲ 8%
Manston92.3▼ 2%
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 Swarcliffe a safe area?

Swarcliffe had about 159.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 24 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Swarcliffe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (239), followed by anti-social behaviour (65) and shoplifting (56).