Ilkley Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ilkley's October 2024 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents places it 32.1% below the UK average, a position that reflects the area's generally low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.3% of all incidents, followed by public order (14.5%) and burglary (14.5%). This mix of crime types suggests a balance between personal safety concerns and community-level disruptions. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may contribute to the prominence of public order offences, which often spike during periods of reduced visibility and increased social activity. While violence and sexual offences remain the most common category, their rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 36% below the UK average, indicating a strong local safety record in this area. Conversely, burglary in Ilkley is 142% above the national average, a disparity that may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial properties, which could create more opportunities for such crimes compared to more densely populated or urban centres. The overall crime rate, however, remains well below the UK benchmark, suggesting that while certain categories deviate from national patterns, the area as a whole maintains a relatively secure environment.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in bicycle theft, which doubled from zero to one incident in October. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights a potential seasonal trend, possibly linked to increased cycling during autumn or Halloween-related activity. Concurrently, other theft rose 100% to five incidents, suggesting a broader pattern of opportunistic crimes. Burglary also increased by 50%, from eight to twelve cases, a rise that may reflect heightened vulnerability during darker evenings. In contrast, vehicle crime dropped 75% to two incidents, due to reduced car usage or improved security measures. Public order offences, however, remained higher than the UK average, with a 43% gap. These shifts illustrate a combination of seasonal factors and local crime dynamics, with some categories defying national trends while others align closely with them.

Ilkley's crime rate in October 2024 rose 9.2% compared to September, moving from 5.0 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, suggests a slight uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that provides context for residents assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 183 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the overall low crime profile compared to national averages. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the 9.2% increase, Ilkley remains significantly safer than the UK average. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like burglary and public order offences, where local rates diverge sharply from national benchmarks. The combination of low overall crime and specific category variations underscores the area's unique safety dynamics.