Burley in Wharfedale Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Burley in Wharfedale’s November 2023 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000—45.3% below the UK average—continues to demonstrate the area’s strong safety record. This figure, which is 45.3% lower than the national average of 7.5 per 1,000, positions the built-up area as a standout in crime prevention. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mixed picture: violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) accounted for 45.8% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000—27% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a focus area, the local response to such incidents may be more effective than in other regions. Burglary, at 4 incidents (0.7 per 1,000), is 106% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, indicating a need for further attention to property crime prevention. However, the significant drop in anti-social behaviour—down 83.3% from October—suggests that community-led initiatives or seasonal factors, such as the earlier onset of darker evenings, may be contributing to this positive trend. The area’s performance in reducing vehicle crime and public order offences by 50% each, aligning them with UK rates that are 40% and 43% lower respectively, further illustrates the effectiveness of local efforts. These trends are consistent with the area’s character as a largely rural built-up area, where lower population density and community cohesion may naturally contribute to lower crime rates. The seasonal context of November, with events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, could also influence crime patterns, though the overall reduction in anti-social behaviour suggests that these factors may not have had a significant negative impact. For residents, the data highlights a balance between ongoing challenges in violent and property crime and the positive outcomes of targeted interventions, offering a nuanced view of the area’s safety profile.

November 2023 saw a 120% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 5 to 11 incidents, though this category remains 27% below the UK average. Simultaneously, anti-social behaviour fell by 83.3%, from 6 to 1, reflecting a significant shift in local crime dynamics. Burglary also rose by 100%, doubling to four incidents, but this category remains 106% above the UK average. Other notable trends include a 50% decrease in both vehicle crime and public order offences, aligning them with UK rates that are 40% and 43% lower respectively. The area’s performance in reducing anti-social behaviour—now at 0.2 per 1,000—offers a tangible example of how targeted local action may be contributing to broader safety improvements. For residents, the 45.8% share of violent crimes compared to property crimes (54.2%) highlights the need for continued focus on addressing interpersonal conflict, despite the overall positive trend.

Burley in Wharfedale’s November 2023 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 marked a 14.3% decrease from October’s 4.8 per 1,000, reinforcing the area’s status as one of the UK’s safest communities. This decline, combined with a 45.3% gap below the national average of 7.5 per 1,000, underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, highlights the consistency of its safety record. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 245 residents, a statistic that, when scaled against the population of 5,875, illustrates the relatively low risk residents face. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that Burley in Wharfedale’s approach to crime prevention may be setting a benchmark for other areas. The drop in anti-social behaviour by 83.3% from October to November further supports the idea that targeted local efforts—such as community engagement or seasonal adjustments—may be contributing to this sustained improvement in safety.