Crime in Burley in Wharfedale: statistics, rates and trends
218 crimes were recorded in Burley in Wharfedale in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burley in Wharfedale at a glance
- Crime trends in Burley in Wharfedale
- Types of crime in Burley in Wharfedale
- Burley in Wharfedale compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Burley in Wharfedale
- Streets with the most crime in Burley in Wharfedale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burley in Wharfedale
- Demographics of Burley in Wharfedale
- Questions about crime in Burley in Wharfedale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (91), anti-social behaviour (32) and criminal damage and arson (18) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,314th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Burley in Wharfedale | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 218 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.7 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,778 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Burley in Wharfedale of any year here (218 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 218 | 37.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 238 | 41.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 279 | 48.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 253 | 43.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 245 | 42.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 219 | 37.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 278 | 48.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 348 | 60.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 347 | 60.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (64% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 20 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 91 | 15.7 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 5.5 | 15.4 | +60% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Burley in Wharfedale.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burley in Wharfedale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otley (Leeds) | 937 | 74.2 | +97% |
| Ilkley | 735 | 49.6 | +31% |
| Guiseley | 735 | 67.5 | +79% |
| Yeadon | 1,618 | 121.3 | +222% |
| Baildon | 1,279 | 81.0 | +115% |
| Rawdon | 362 | 60.6 | +61% |
| Bingley | 1,768 | 77.3 | +105% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,599 | 122.2 | +224% |
Wharfedale is the one area listed within Burley in Wharfedale, with 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharfedale | Neighbourhood | 12,320 | 428 | 34.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Burley in Wharfedale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sun Lane” (13).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sun Lane | 13 |
| On or near Langford Court | 9 |
| On or near Manse Road | 9 |
| On or near Station Road | 9 |
| On or near Willow Tree Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Midge Hall Close | 7 |
| On or near Southway | 7 |
| On or near Corn Mill Lane | 6 |
| On or near Park Row | 6 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 6 |
Of the 186 crimes in Burley in Wharfedale with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 77 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Burley in Wharfedale has an estimated population of 5,778 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.3%, against 17.1%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (49%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burley in Wharfedale average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Burley in Wharfedale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burley in Wharfedale a safe place to live?
Burley in Wharfedale recorded 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,314th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Burley in Wharfedale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 91 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Burley in Wharfedale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burley in Wharfedale was down 8% on the year before: 218 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 238 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burley in Wharfedale?
About 5,778 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burley in Wharfedale?
Burley in Wharfedale 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.