Crime in Ilkley, Bradford: statistics, rates and trends
735 crimes were recorded in Ilkley, Bradford in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ilkley, Bradford at a glance
- Crime trends in Ilkley, Bradford
- Types of crime in Ilkley, Bradford
- Ilkley, Bradford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ilkley, Bradford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ilkley, Bradford
- Demographics of Ilkley, Bradford
- Questions about crime in Ilkley, Bradford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (233), shoplifting (117) and anti-social behaviour (81) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,050th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ilkley, Bradford | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 735 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.6 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,823 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ilkley, Bradford of any year here (735 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 48%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 735 | 49.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 918 | 61.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,020 | 68.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,107 | 74.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,203 | 81.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 941 | 63.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 950 | 64.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,098 | 74.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,427 | 96.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ilkley, Bradford recorded notably more burglary (35% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (64% below) and criminal damage and arson (62% below). On the year before, public order fell from 80 to 49 and criminal damage and arson fell from 60 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 233 | 15.7 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 117 | 7.9 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 5.5 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Burglary | 71 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Public order | 49 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.3 | 5.0 | -33% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ilkley, Bradford; the highest is Keighley Central (189.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Wharfedale, Bradford (34.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ilkley, Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharfedale | 428 | 34.7 | -30% |
| Craven | 1,081 | 58.9 | +19% |
| Keighley East | 1,620 | 90.3 | +82% |
| Bingley | 1,446 | 79.8 | +61% |
| Keighley Central | 3,459 | 189.0 | +281% |
| Baildon | 1,340 | 81.9 | +65% |
| Keighley West | 2,046 | 117.3 | +136% |
| Shipley | 1,841 | 123.1 | +148% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Ilkley, Bradford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (114).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 114 |
| On or near Brook Street | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Dale Croft Walk | 18 |
| On or near Heather Court | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Back Grove Road | 13 |
| On or near Craiglands Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Annandale Court | 12 |
| On or near Cunliffe Road | 12 |
Of the 654 crimes in Ilkley, Bradford with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 81 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 251 | 38.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 193 | 29.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 9.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Ilkley, Bradford has an estimated population of 14,823 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and less social housing (7.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ilkley, Bradford average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ilkley, Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ilkley, Bradford a safe place to live?
Ilkley, Bradford recorded 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,050th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Ilkley, Bradford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 233 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (117).
Is crime in Ilkley, Bradford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ilkley, Bradford was down 20% on the year before: 735 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 918 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ilkley, Bradford?
About 14,823 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ilkley, Bradford?
Ilkley, Bradford is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.