Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS19 · Leeds
180
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LS21 · Leeds
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Otley has less crime — 47 vs 180 incidents in April 2026.
Guiseley recorded substantially more crime than Otley in April 2026 — 180 incidents compared to 47, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guiseley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35) and Other theft (22), while Otley has more Criminal damage & arson (6) and Public order (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Otley recorded fewer crimes than Guiseley — 47 vs 180 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Otley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Guiseley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Otley had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Otley recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 180).