Burglary Rates in Garforth & Swillington
Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber, England
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Garforth & Swillington recorded 165 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 61% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.
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165
5.45 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
2,682
88.6 per 1,000 residents
How does Garforth & Swillington rank?
Within Leeds
24 of 33 neighbourhoods
UK-wide safety percentile
87th percentile
Safer than most UK neighbourhoods
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Crime breakdown
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property mix in Garforth & Swillington
Source: Census 2021 · 13,109 households
The most common property type in Garforth & Swillington is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.
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What this means for Garforth & Swillington homeowners
Most homes in Garforth & Swillington are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.