Crime Rate in Wharfedale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wharfedale

The total recorded crimes in Wharfedale, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wharfedale crime rate of 2.22 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 Wharfedale, encompassing approximately 13,953 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Wharfedale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadowcroft with total crimes: 3
  • Braunstone Court with total crimes: 2
  • Park Row with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wharfedale?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Wharfedale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 556 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wharfedale recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Wharfedale had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 515 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wharfedale recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wharfedale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wharfedale has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 1.58 ranking 30th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Wharfedale crimes were 556. The crime rate of Wharfedale in 2024 was 39.85 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wharfedale were around 515 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.91 (year) or 3.08 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wharfedale)CrimesRank (Wharfedale)CrimesRank (Wharfedale)
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
Ilkley68 291,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley111 281,019 291,085 29

Wharfedale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202513
February 202517
January 202520
December 202421
November 202414
October 202419
September 202413
August 202411
July 202416
June 202456
May 202417

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20259
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Wharfedale in May 2025

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

1. Meadowcroft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Braunstone Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park Row (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Lawn Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Viewlands Mount (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Barrowby Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Ron Lawton Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. William Foster Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hag Farm Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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