Burley in Wharfedale Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burley in Wharfedale’s crime profile in February 2024 reflected a consistently low level of criminal activity, with 17 crimes recorded across a population of 5,875 residents. At a rate of 2.9 per 1,000, this figure is 59.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, marking the area as one of the safer communities in the country. The breakdown of crimes revealed that violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.2% of total incidents, followed by burglary (17.7%) and public order offences (17.7%). These proportions highlight a distinct pattern where interpersonal crimes dominate over property-related offences, a trend consistent with the area’s built-up character and the seasonal context of a winter month. The relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 (52% below) suggests a community with strong social cohesion and effective local policing, though the higher-than-average burglary rate (67% above UK) indicates targeted vulnerabilities that warrant further attention. The winter season’s influence is evident in the overall crime profile, with reduced outdoor activity likely contributing to the lower incidence of public order and vehicle-related crimes. This pattern is consistent with other built-up areas in northern England, where seasonal transitions often correlate with shifts in crime types and frequencies.

February 2024 saw a 12.5% decrease in violent crimes, with the category falling from 8 to 7 incidents. This reduction aligns with the seasonal lull in outdoor activity typical of winter months. Conversely, public order offences increased by 50%, rising from 2 to 3 cases, a shift that may reflect the dynamics of local events or community interactions during the month. Burglary, though down by 25% compared to the previous month, still remained 67% above the UK average rate of 0.3 per 1,000. This anomaly highlights a specific vulnerability in property crime that contrasts with the area’s overall safety profile. For residents, the daily crime rate of 1 per day provides a tangible benchmark for understanding local crime frequency in the context of the built-up area’s population of 5,875.

Burley in Wharfedale’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a 26.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.9 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the winter season’s typical patterns of reduced outdoor activity and fewer public gatherings, which may partly explain the lower frequency of crimes. On a daily basis, 17 total crimes were reported across 29 days, equating to approximately 1 crime per day. This figure provides a local perspective, as no UK-wide daily comparison is available. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for every 346 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the UK average. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the 5,875 residents of Burley in Wharfedale experienced a crime rate that is 59.2% below the national average, reflecting a community that consistently maintains a safer environment than the broader UK context.