Burley in Wharfedale Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burley in Wharfedale’s crime profile in October 2024 reveals a combination of low overall rates and specific category anomalies. The area’s crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents is 46.9% below the UK average, a stark contrast to national trends. This safety is driven by a violent crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 (48% of all crimes), which is 25% below the UK average for this category. However, the most striking outlier is burglary, which at 0.5 per 1,000 is 52% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000). This divergence suggests that while the area’s overall environment is conducive to safety, targeted vulnerabilities in property security may persist. The crime mix also shows a marked shift: violent crimes dominate (48%) over property crimes (24%), with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage each accounting for 12%. This pattern may reflect the area’s character as a built-up part of Bradford, where community interactions and local infrastructure could influence crime types. Seasonal factors in October — such as shorter daylight hours and Halloween — likely contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and burglary, though these remain within the broader context of a low-crime environment. The data illustrates how localized conditions can shape crime profiles even within a generally safe area.

October 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns. Other crime increased by 100% compared to September, with one incident reported for the first time this month. Anti-social behaviour and burglary both rose by 50%, suggesting potential pressures in community spaces or increased activity in residential areas. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50%, possibly linked to Halloween’s timing or reduced public gatherings. Burglary rates in Burley in Wharfedale were 52% above the UK average (0.5 vs 0.3 per 1,000), a stark contrast to the area’s overall safety. This anomaly may reflect specific vulnerabilities in property security. The drop in criminal damage and arson by 25% could indicate seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity or weather-related deterrents. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted local interventions where rates diverge from national trends.

Burley in Wharfedale's crime rate rose by 13.9% in October 2024 compared to the previous month, moving from 3.7 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This shift reflects a slight increase in reported incidents, though the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. On a daily basis, the 25 total crimes recorded over 31 days equate to roughly one crime per day — a figure that, while low, underscores the consistency of local policing efforts. When scaled to the population of 5,875, the monthly exposure rate means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 235 residents. This context helps residents understand the relative rarity of crime in their daily lives, even as the rate fluctuates slightly month-on-month. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the area’s compact size, where a small number of incidents can have a measurable impact on community perceptions of safety.