Crime Rate in Ilkley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ilkley

The total recorded crimes in Ilkley, Bradford, UK in March 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ilkley crime rate of 3.92 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ilkley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cunliffe Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Ash Grove with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ilkley has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 3.92 ranking 27th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)
City1,045 113,143 112,778 1
Tong463 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend306 54,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central375 34,513 34,142 4
Manningham339 43,847 53,401 6
Little Horton258 83,444 63,466 5
Royds262 62,992 83,135 8
Eccleshill233 103,428 73,160 7
Toller261 72,838 112,802 11
Bradford Moor223 112,923 92,910 9
Great Horton246 92,736 122,845 10
Shipley204 132,847 102,266 20
Keighley West188 172,668 142,573 12
Wyke213 122,421 172,286 18
Windhill and Wrose203 142,672 132,544 13
Bolton and Undercliffe170 202,510 152,462 14
Thornton and Allerton191 152,425 162,375 15
Wibsey189 162,417 182,359 16
Clayton and Fairweather Green173 192,267 192,347 17
Heaton182 182,083 212,119 21
Idle and Thackley150 222,235 202,282 19
Keighley East163 212,016 221,831 22
Bingley120 241,553 231,501 23
Bingley Rural123 231,527 241,407 25
Queensbury94 261,369 261,444 24
Baildon110 251,393 251,335 26
Craven88 281,212 271,146 27
Worth Valley80 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Ilkley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202516
January 202515
December 202421
November 202426
October 202426
September 202424
August 202417
July 202428
June 202460
May 202423
April 202425

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 202412
September 202411
August 202415
July 202415
June 202416
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 202414
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 202417
October 202410
September 20247
August 202415
July 202418
June 202424
May 202414
April 202415

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411
April 20244

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 202515
December 20244
November 202414
October 202410
September 20248
August 202427
July 20247
June 202418
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 202418
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 10 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
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
August 20245
July 20243
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ilkley in March 2025

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

1. Cunliffe Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Ash Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Whitton Croft Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Undercliffe Rise (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Wyvil Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wyvil Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
8. Brackenwood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Dale Croft Walk (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Leeds Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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