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Crime in Swillington

Swillington had 68 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 93.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 63rd of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Leeds area. Crime was up 36% on the three months before.

LS26, Leeds · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Swillington

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93.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
63 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
+36%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common30 in 3 months

Month by month

9 Mar 9 Apr 32 May 25 Jun 19 Jul 24 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Swillington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3044%
criminal damage1218%
anti-social behaviour913%
public order812%
theft23%
other crime23%
shoplifting23%
drugs11%

Swillington against Leeds

TypeSwillington per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence41.137.6▲ 43%
Burglary1.46.8–
Vehicle crime1.45.1–
Anti-social behaviour12.311.9–
Theft and robbery2.78.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Colton121.7▲ 1%
Woodlesford116▲ 26%
Oulton106.5▲ 24%
Swillington93.1▲ 36%
Little Preston90.3▲ 57%
Great Preston75.6▼ 20%
Garforth67▼ 12%
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 Swillington a safe area?

Swillington had about 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 63 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Swillington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by criminal damage (12) and anti-social behaviour (9).