Crime Rate in Ilkley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ilkley

The total recorded crimes in Ilkley, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ilkley crime rate of 4.18 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ilkley, encompassing approximately 23,230 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-17.95% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Ilkley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 5
  • Rhyddings Gardens with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ilkley?

To understand the safety of Ilkley, we need to analyze Ilkley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Ilkley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 1072 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ilkley recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Ilkley had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 1,134 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ilkley recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bradford, Ilkley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Ilkley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ilkley has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 4.18 ranking 28th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Ilkley crimes were 1,072. The crime rate of Ilkley in 2024 was 46.15 (year) or 3.85 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ilkley were around 1,134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.82 (year) or 4.07 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ilkley)CrimesRank (Ilkley)CrimesRank (Ilkley)
City1,065 113,143 112,778 1
Tong434 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend385 44,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central401 34,513 34,142 4
Little Horton325 63,444 63,466 5
Manningham356 53,847 53,401 6
Eccleshill280 73,428 73,160 7
Royds258 92,992 83,135 8
Toller258 82,838 112,802 11
Bradford Moor216 112,923 92,910 9
Great Horton215 122,736 122,845 10
Shipley187 182,847 102,266 20
Thornton and Allerton228 102,425 162,375 15
Keighley West201 142,668 142,573 12
Windhill and Wrose202 132,672 132,544 13
Bolton and Undercliffe188 172,510 152,462 14
Wyke193 152,421 172,286 18
Wibsey154 222,417 182,359 16
Clayton and Fairweather Green191 162,267 192,347 17
Idle and Thackley160 212,235 202,282 19
Keighley East182 192,016 221,831 22
Heaton176 202,083 212,119 21
Bingley137 231,553 231,501 23
Queensbury111 271,369 261,444 24
Bingley Rural135 241,527 241,407 25
Baildon132 251,393 251,335 26
Craven122 261,212 271,146 27
Worth Valley90 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale58 30556 30515 30

Ilkley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 202412
September 202411
August 202415

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202539
May 202521
April 202523
March 202532
February 202516
January 202515
December 202421
November 202426
October 202426
September 202424
August 202417

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 202417
October 202410
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 202510
April 20255
March 202514
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 20258
April 202511
March 20256
February 20252
January 202515
December 20244
November 202414
October 202410
September 20248
August 202427

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
August 20244

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20245

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ilkley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ilkley postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Brook Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Rhyddings Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Manley Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rupert Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
7. Cunliffe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Back Cunliffe Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
9. Back Grove Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Station Approach (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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