# Horsforth Security for Offices & Property, Leeds | Go Security > Security for Horsforth's offices, letting firms and shops. Finance is 3.0% and property 5.7% of Leeds businesses, both ahead of the British average. Source: https://gosecurity.uk/security-horsforth.html --- [Home](https://gosecurity.uk/) / [Locations](https://gosecurity.uk/locations.html) / Horsforth, West Yorkshire # Security Services in Horsforth Leeds leans towards professional, financial and property firms, and Horsforth reflects that mix. We provide reception officers, key holding, void checks and retail cover for businesses here and across north-west Leeds. [Book a Free Audit](https://gosecurity.uk/security-audit.html)Get a Quote ✓ SIA-Licensed Officers✓ 24/7 Control Room✓ 100% PAYE Workforce✓ BS 7858 Vetted Trusted Protection in Horsforth ## Professional and property firms in Horsforth Of nearly 30,000 registered businesses in Leeds, professional services are the largest group, and finance and property both run above national levels. For Horsforth that means offices, letting agents and landlords as much as shops and trade units. Corporate reception security, out-of-hours alarm response, key holding and inspections of empty buildings make up most of the work, supported by our 24/7 control room and GPS-logged visits. - Finance 3.0% of Leeds firms, against 2.1% - Property 5.7%, above the British 4.7% - 80 registered security workers in our network within 10 miles - 148 shop thefts within a mile in a year Get a Quote [View Horsforth on OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=Horsforth%2C%20West%20Yorkshire) Horsforth Business Profile ## The Leeds business mix around Horsforth Leeds has 29,825 registered businesses, with professional services at 4,865, construction at 3,850 and business services at 2,600. Finance firms account for 3.0% compared with 2.1% nationally; their premises benefit from a staffed reception and a reliable response if an alarm sounds overnight. Property businesses reach 5.7% against 4.7%, and empty flats or commercial units need regular inspections and someone to hold the keys. Eighty security workers in our network have addresses within 10 miles of Horsforth, and 45 of those carry a valid SIA licence and accept shifts. That local pool covers reception posts, patrol routes and short contracts without long travel. Recruitment includes BS 7858 vetting, all pay runs through PAYE, and clients receive a digital report after each patrol or shift. 45 SIA-licensed officers within 10 miles 29,825 Registered businesses in Leeds 18 Active construction sites mapped within 5 km 146 Pubs, bars & nightclubs within 5 km ### Parks, retail and venues near Horsforth - **Industrial & business parks:** Rosset Business Park, Oaklands Road Trading Estate, Cape Industrial Estate, Swinnow Court Industrial Park, Trinity Park and West Leeds Industrial Park - **Retail parks & shopping centres:** Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Car Park, Abbey Retail Park, Kirkstall Valley Retail Park, Belgrave Retail Park and Stanningley Road Shopping Centre - **Hospitals:** Mill Garth Hospital and St Mary's Hospital - **Rail stations:** Horsforth, Kirkstall Forge, Bramley, Headingley and Apperley Bridge ### Venues & Martyn's Law Headingley Cricket Ground, AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium and Cottage Road Cinema fall within 5km. Venues where 200 or more people may gather will have Martyn's Law duties once they begin in 2027, and we support operators with search plans, stewards and evacuation procedures. [What Martyn's Law means for venues](https://gosecurity.uk/blog-martyns-law.html). Sources: Go Security officer network (counts rounded to the nearest 5); ONS UK Business Counts via Nomis; place data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Updated October 2026. Security Requirements in Horsforth ## Retail parks, trade estates and stations Horsforth's 5km radius includes Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Abbey Retail Park and Kirkstall Valley Retail Park, along with Rosset Business Park, Cape Industrial Estate and West Leeds Industrial Park. Stations at Horsforth, Kirkstall Forge, Bramley, Headingley and Apperley Bridge bring commuters through. With 18 construction sites mapped and 146 pubs, bars and nightclubs nearby, the needs range from site towers to door supervisors, as well as office and retail cover. [Photo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TownStreetHorsforth.jpg) by Chemical Engineer, Public domain Services in Horsforth The following services are available to Horsforth offices, landlords, shops, trade units and building sites. [Security guarding](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#guards) · [Mobile patrols](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#mobile) · [Key holding](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#keyholding) · [Alarm response](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#alarm) · [Event security](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#event) · [K9 security](https://gosecurity.uk/security.html#canine) · [CCTV towers](https://gosecurity.uk/cctv.html#tower) · [CCTV monitoring](https://gosecurity.uk/cctv.html#monitoring) · [POD intruder alarms](https://gosecurity.uk/cctv.html#pod) Crime & Security Data ## Horsforth's recorded crime In the twelve months from September 2025 to August 2026, Police.uk recorded 1,689 offences near Horsforth, within a one-mile radius. Violence and sexual offences account for 626. Anti-social behaviour follows at 199, shoplifting at 148, vehicle crime at 133 and public order at 127. Overall, the newest quarter was up just 1% on last year's. Vehicle crime is worth noting for offices and car parks, and West Yorkshire Police's focus on acquisitive crime in the Horsforth ward area points the same way. 1,689 Recorded crimes in 12 months 626 Violence & sexual offences 199 Anti-social behaviour 148 Shoplifting 133 Vehicle crime 127 Public order Source: [Police.uk](https://www.police.uk) open data, street-level crime within ~1 mile, September 2025 to August 2026. Locations are approximate. Local Policing ## West Yorkshire Police, Leeds North West In Horsforth and neighbouring wards, the Leeds North West team are running high-visibility patrols and partnership work against acquisitive crime, alongside road safety and traffic enforcement. Leeds North West West Yorkshire Police **Current neighbourhood priorities:** - Guiseley, Horsforth / Adel & Wharfedale / Otley / Yeadon & Rawdon Ward Areas High‑Visibility Patrols and Partnership Working to Prevent Acquisitive Crime Promotion of Road Safety and Proactive Enforcement of Traffic… - Headingley & Hyde Park / Little London & Woodhouse / Weetwood Ward Areas Driving/Speeding offences Anti-Social Behaviour/Drug related issues Retail Crime [View this team on Police.uk →](https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/my-neighbourhood/leeds/leeds-north-west) Source: Police.uk neighbourhoods, the policing team whose area covers Horsforth. Areas We Cover Near Horsforth ## North-west Leeds areas Bramley, Farsley and Kirkstall, each 2 miles from Horsforth, are part of our cover, as are the other areas listed below. [Bramley](https://gosecurity.uk/security-bramley.html) [Farsley](https://gosecurity.uk/security-farsley.html) [Kirkstall](https://gosecurity.uk/security-kirkstall.html) [Adel](https://gosecurity.uk/security-adel.html) [Yeadon](https://gosecurity.uk/security-yeadon.html) [Headingley](https://gosecurity.uk/security-headingley.html) [Meanwood](https://gosecurity.uk/security-meanwood.html) [Pudsey](https://gosecurity.uk/security-pudsey.html) [Hyde Park](https://gosecurity.uk/security-hyde-park.html) [Armley](https://gosecurity.uk/security-armley.html) [Alwoodley](https://gosecurity.uk/security-alwoodley.html) [Chapel Allerton](https://gosecurity.uk/security-chapel-allerton.html) Postcodes We Cover in Horsforth ### Horsforth postcode coverage The 10 postcode districts nearest central Horsforth, covering parts of Leeds and Bradford. LS18LS16LS5LS13LS19LS28LS4LS6BD10LS12 Nearest first. Source: ONS postcode data via postcodes.io. Need another postcode? [Check coverage](https://gosecurity.uk/coverage.html). Horsforth Security FAQs ## Frequently asked questions ### Can you provide reception security for a Horsforth office? Yes. Finance firms make up 3.0% of Leeds businesses against 2.1% nationally, and many need a staffed front desk. Our SIA-licensed officers manage visitors, passes and deliveries, with out-of-hours alarm response through our control room. ### Do you inspect empty properties in Leeds? Property businesses account for 5.7% of Leeds firms. We carry out void property inspections, hold keys and attend alarms for vacant offices, shops and flats, recording each visit with GPS book-on and a digital report. ### Is vehicle crime an issue around Horsforth? Police.uk recorded 133 vehicle crimes within a mile in a year, and local police are prioritising acquisitive crime. Mobile patrols of car parks and CCTV towers can help protect staff and fleet vehicles. ### How many security workers do you have? Our network includes 80 registered security workers whose homes are within 10 miles of Horsforth, and 45 hold a current SIA licence and are active for bookings. All are BS 7858 vetted and on PAYE. ### Can you help retailers at Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park? Kirkstall Bridge is within 5km, and Police.uk recorded 148 shoplifting offences near Horsforth over the year. Uniformed retail officers and store detectives deter theft and support staff on the shop floor. Free, no-obligation quote ## Get a security quote in Horsforth Tell us about your site and what you need. We'll price it and come back to you, normally within one working day. - SIA-licensed, BS 7858 vetted officers on PAYE - 24/7 control room for urgent cover - Prefer to talk? Call [0800 471 4792](tel:+448004714792), day or night ## Get a quote for Horsforth security To discuss your Horsforth office, shop or property, call 0800 471 4792, or let us carry out a free security audit worth £250. [Book a Free Audit](https://gosecurity.uk/security-audit.html)Get a Quote --- Go Security Ltd, Unit 2K1, Hastingwood Business Park, Wood Lane, Birmingham B24 9QR. Tel 0800 471 4792 (24/7 control room). Email control@gosecurity.uk. Registered in England & Wales no. 11722692. ICO registration ZB604756.