Crime in Wharfedale, Bradford: statistics, rates and trends
428 crimes were recorded in Wharfedale, Bradford in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wharfedale, Bradford at a glance
- Crime trends in Wharfedale, Bradford
- Types of crime in Wharfedale, Bradford
- Wharfedale, Bradford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wharfedale, Bradford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wharfedale, Bradford
- Demographics of Wharfedale, Bradford
- Questions about crime in Wharfedale, Bradford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (185), anti-social behaviour (46) and vehicle crime (34) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,639th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Wharfedale, Bradford | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 428 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.7 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,320 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Wharfedale, Bradford of any year here (428 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 428 | 34.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 475 | 38.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 499 | 40.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 480 | 39.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 442 | 35.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 430 | 34.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 549 | 44.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 609 | 49.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 671 | 54.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (76% below) and public order (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 31 to 46, while criminal damage and arson fell from 55 to 31 and public order fell from 44 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 | 15.0 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 3.7 | 15.4 | +48% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.8 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.5 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.4 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Public order | 29 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Wharfedale, Bradford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wharfedale, Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkley | 735 | 49.6 | +43% |
| Baildon | 1,340 | 81.9 | +136% |
| Idle and Thackley | 1,964 | 99.1 | +185% |
| Bingley | 1,446 | 79.8 | +130% |
| Shipley | 1,841 | 123.1 | +254% |
| Windhill and Wrose | 2,170 | 124.2 | +258% |
| Eccleshill | 3,023 | 152.4 | +339% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,941 | 100.3 | +189% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Wharfedale, Bradford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Barrowby Close” and “Meadowcroft” (16 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barrowby Close | 16 |
| On or near Meadowcroft | 16 |
| On or near Sun Lane | 13 |
| On or near Station Road | 10 |
| On or near Cleasby Road | 9 |
| On or near Langford Court | 9 |
| On or near Manse Road | 9 |
| On or near Willow Tree Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Elmete Grange | 8 |
| On or near Ron Lawton Crescent | 8 |
Of the 382 crimes in Wharfedale, Bradford with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 46 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 38.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Wharfedale, Bradford has an estimated population of 12,320 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wharfedale, Bradford average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wharfedale, Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wharfedale, Bradford a safe place to live?
Wharfedale, Bradford recorded 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,639th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wharfedale, Bradford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 185 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (46).
Is crime in Wharfedale, Bradford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wharfedale, Bradford was down 10% on the year before: 428 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 475 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wharfedale, Bradford?
About 12,320 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wharfedale, Bradford?
Wharfedale, 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.