Otley vs Rothwell — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Otley

LS21 · Leeds

73

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Shoplifting15
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Rothwell

LS26 · Leeds

45

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences24
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Other theft5

Rothwell has less crime — 45 vs 73 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Otley recorded notably higher crime than Rothwell in March 2026 — 73 vs 45 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Otley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Rothwell has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Otley or Rothwell safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Rothwell recorded fewer crimes than Otley — 45 vs 73 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Rothwell is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Otley and Rothwell?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Otley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rothwell had more Other theft. Overall, Rothwell recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 73).

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