Burley in Wharfedale Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Burley in Wharfedale recorded a crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure 73% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety, though the composition of crimes reveals a complex picture. Property crimes, including vehicle crime and other theft, accounted for 5 of the 12 total incidents, with vehicle crime alone making up 25% of all reported offences. Violent and sexual offences, at 3 incidents, represented a smaller share but still reflected an 81% deficit compared to the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school activities and the onset of shorter evenings—may have influenced patterns, with reduced public space usage potentially dampening violent crime. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour (100% increase) suggests localized tensions that warrant closer attention. Vehicle crime, though lower than the UK average, saw a 50% month-on-month increase, linked to increased traffic congestion or targeted thefts in the area’s residential zones. This balance between property and violent crime highlights the need for a nuanced approach to community safety, combining efforts to deter vehicle-related offences with strategies to address anti-social behaviour. The overall low crime rate, while reassuring, also raises questions about the factors that contribute to this area’s distinct profile, whether through community cohesion, environmental design, or other local conditions.

September 2025 revealed a marked shift in crime dynamics, with property crimes (5 incidents) outpacing violent crimes (3 incidents). This balance suggests a focus on non-violent offences, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as back-to-school routines and reduced evening activity. Vehicle crime increased by 50% compared to August, rising from 2 to 3 incidents, a trend that may reflect heightened traffic movement or targeted thefts in residential areas. Conversely, violent and sexual offences fell by 50%, from 6 to 3, a drop that aligns with the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (81% below). Anti-social behaviour also surged by 100%, with incidents doubling from 1 to 2, a spike that could be tied to increased community gatherings or seasonal transitions. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted local interventions, particularly in addressing vehicle-related crimes and managing anti-social behaviour.

Burley in Wharfedale’s September 2025 crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 25% decline from August’s 2.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of reduced incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 490 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. Daily crime context shows that, on average, fewer than one crime was recorded per day, a local metric that highlights the area’s safety profile compared to broader UK trends. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of 1-in-490 residents illustrates the rarity of crime in Burley, a contrast to the UK’s overall rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This population-scaled perspective reinforces the area’s position as significantly safer than the national average, though local factors such as community engagement and environmental design may contribute to this outcome.