Crime in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire: statistics, rates and trends

148 crimes were recorded in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 62 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wharfedale, North Yorkshire has the 3,758th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (300 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (124). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wharfedale, North Yorkshire recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 41.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wharfedale, North Yorkshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wharfedale, North Yorkshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wharfedale, North Yorkshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wharfedale, North Yorkshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wharfedale, North Yorkshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wharfedale, North Yorkshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wharfedale, North Yorkshire recorded 5 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 up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wharfedale, North Yorkshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wharfedale, North Yorkshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wharfedale, North Yorkshire.

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 Wharfedale, North Yorkshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire 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.

Wharfedale, North Yorkshire has an estimated population of 4,883. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Wharfedale, North Yorkshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.