Crime Rate in Wharfedale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wharfedale

The total recorded crimes in Wharfedale, Bradford, UK in March 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Wharfedale Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Michael'S Way with total crimes: 2
  • Walker Road with total crimes: 2
  • Park Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wharfedale has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 0.65 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.

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
Ilkley91 271,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley80 291,019 291,085 29

Wharfedale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Wharfedale in March 2025

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

1. St Michael'S Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Walker Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Meadowcroft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Derry Hill (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Moor Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Langford Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Barrowby Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Corn Mill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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