Burley in Wharfedale Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burley in Wharfedale recorded a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, placing it 55.3% below the UK average of 7.6. This figure, while modest, reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area, which is characterised by its small, close-knit community and proximity to natural landscapes. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences were the most common category, accounting for 35% of all incidents, followed by public order offences (25%) and other theft (15%). These patterns may be influenced by local factors such as the area’s retail presence, which could contribute to public order issues during high-traffic periods, and its rural-urban mix, which may moderate certain types of crime. November, with its dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday, likely created conditions that both heightened and mitigated different crime types. For instance, the drop in violent crimes could be partially explained by reduced daylight hours limiting opportunities for such incidents, while the sharp rise in public order offences may be linked to the timing of local events. Despite the overall low crime rate, the significant increase in public order offences highlights the need for targeted strategies to address this specific category. The area’s crime profile, therefore, illustrates a dynamic interplay between seasonal factors and local characteristics, offering insights that are both specific to Burley and reflective of broader trends in similar communities.

November 2024 saw a marked decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 41.7% compared to October, from 12 to 7 incidents. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings reducing opportunities for street crimes or increased community engagement during the holiday period. Conversely, public order offences surged by 400%, rising from one to five incidents, a stark increase that could be linked to Bonfire Night events or heightened tensions during the Black Friday shopping period. Other theft also rose sharply, increasing by 100% from zero to three incidents, indicating a shift in criminal activity patterns as retailers and consumers adjust to post-Christmas planning. Burley’s rate of violence and sexual offences (1.2 per 1,000) remains 53% below the UK average, underscoring the area’s relatively low risk for such crimes. However, public order offences are 76% above the UK average, a discrepancy that highlights local-specific challenges requiring targeted interventions.

Burley in Wharfedale’s crime rate in November 2024 fell to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 20.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.3. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, suggesting sustained efforts in community policing or seasonal factors influencing crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, remains relevant for local awareness. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate shows that one crime occurred for roughly every 294 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents relative to the area’s size. This is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, where the national figure would be significantly higher. The population context further highlights that Burley’s crime rate is not only lower than the UK average but also that the impact of each incident is proportionally less severe for residents due to the smaller population base. This combination of local and comparative metrics provides a nuanced picture of public safety in the area.