Crime in Ilkley, Bradford: statistics, rates and trends
751 crimes were recorded in Ilkley, Bradford in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ilkley, Bradford
- Questions about crime in Ilkley, Bradford
- About this data
751 crimes were recorded in Ilkley, Bradford in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 239 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ilkley, Bradford has the 3,005th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ilkley, Bradford | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 751 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.7 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,823 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ilkley, Bradford was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,447 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (751). Over the whole period it fell 48%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 751 | 50.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 934 | 63.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,006 | 67.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,140 | 76.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,158 | 78.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 960 | 64.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 987 | 66.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,040 | 70.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,447 | 97.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 85 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ilkley, Bradford over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for burglary.
The largest falls were in public order (-48%) and anti-social behaviour (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 239 | 16.1 | 0.47 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 121 | 8.2 | 0.99 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 5.6 | 0.37 | -30% |
| Burglary | 72 | 4.9 | 1.37 | -19% |
| Other theft | 60 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -6% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 2.6 | 0.53 | -17% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -12% |
| Drugs | 14 | 0.9 | 0.29 | +40% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.7 | 0.50 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ilkley, Bradford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ilkley, Bradford recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 31.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ilkley, Bradford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ilkley, Bradford recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ilkley, Bradford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ilkley, Bradford recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ilkley, Bradford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ilkley, Bradford recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ilkley, Bradford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ilkley, Bradford recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ilkley, Bradford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ilkley, Bradford recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ilkley, Bradford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ilkley, Bradford recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ilkley, Bradford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ilkley, Bradford recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ilkley, Bradford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ilkley, Bradford recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ilkley, Bradford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ilkley, Bradford recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ilkley, Bradford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ilkley, Bradford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ilkley, Bradford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ilkley, Bradford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ilkley, Bradford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ilkley, Bradford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ilkley, Bradford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ilkley, Bradford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ilkley, Bradford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ilkley, Bradford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ilkley, Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharfedale | 426 | 34.6 | -32% |
| Craven | 1,075 | 58.5 | +16% |
| Keighley East | 1,684 | 93.9 | +85% |
| Bingley | 1,500 | 82.8 | +63% |
| Keighley Central | 3,479 | 190.1 | +275% |
| Baildon | 1,347 | 82.3 | +62% |
| Keighley West | 2,076 | 119.0 | +135% |
| Shipley | 1,842 | 123.2 | +143% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ilkley, Bradford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 114 |
| On or near Brook Street | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near Dale Croft Walk | 18 |
| On or near Heather Court | 15 |
| On or near Craiglands Gardens | 14 |
| On or near Back Grove Road | 13 |
| On or near Whitton Croft Road | 13 |
| On or near Cunliffe Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ilkley, Bradford over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 265 | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 209 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 83 | 11.1% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 7.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Ilkley, Bradford has an estimated population of 14,823. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ilkley, Bradford sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ilkley, Bradford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.2% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Ilkley, Bradford a safe place to live?
Ilkley, Bradford recorded 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ilkley, Bradford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (121).
Is crime in Ilkley, Bradford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ilkley, Bradford was down 20% on the year before: 751 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 934 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ilkley, Bradford?
Ilkley, Bradford is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ilkley, Bradford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.