Crime Rate in Ilkley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ilkley

The total recorded crimes in Ilkley, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ilkley crime rate of 2.93 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
Ilkley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Whitton Croft Road with total crimes: 6
  • Heather Court with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Ilkley has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 2.93 ranking 29th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ilkley)CrimesRank (Ilkley)CrimesRank (Ilkley)
City1,012 113,143 112,778 1
Tong366 35,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend401 24,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central329 54,513 34,142 4
Manningham348 43,847 53,401 6
Little Horton250 83,444 63,466 5
Toller266 62,838 112,802 11
Eccleshill265 73,428 73,160 7
Royds249 92,992 83,135 8
Bradford Moor210 142,923 92,910 9
Great Horton210 132,736 122,845 10
Shipley227 112,847 102,266 20
Keighley West230 102,668 142,573 12
Windhill and Wrose222 122,672 132,544 13
Bolton and Undercliffe135 252,510 152,462 14
Thornton and Allerton191 172,425 162,375 15
Clayton and Fairweather Green205 152,267 192,347 17
Wibsey178 182,417 182,359 16
Idle and Thackley204 162,235 202,282 19
Wyke149 212,421 172,286 18
Heaton160 192,083 212,119 21
Bingley156 201,553 231,501 23
Keighley East148 222,016 221,831 22
Bingley Rural143 231,527 241,407 25
Queensbury140 241,369 261,444 24
Baildon131 261,393 251,335 26
Craven116 271,212 271,146 27
Worth Valley111 281,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Ilkley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202523
March 202532
February 202516
January 202515
December 202421
November 202426
October 202426
September 202424
August 202417
July 202428
June 202460
May 202423

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202514
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20256
February 20252
January 202515
December 20244
November 202414
October 202410
September 20248
August 202427
July 20247
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 202412
September 202411
August 202415
July 202415
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 202417
October 202410
September 20247
August 202415
July 202418
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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

High Crime Locations Ilkley in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
2. Whitton Croft Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Heather Court (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
6. Colbert Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Back Grove Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Trafalgar Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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