Ilkley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Ilkley's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 31.5% of all reported crimes. With a total of 54 crimes recorded, the area maintained a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents—50.7% below the UK average of 7.3. This stark contrast to the national picture reflects Ilkley's character as a built-up area within Bradford, where the combination of a compact community, limited commercial density, and seasonal factors like dark evenings appear to suppress broader criminal activity. Shoplifting (14.8%) and anti-social behaviour (13.0%) followed as the next most common offences, though both remained significantly below UK rates. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping—likely contributed to the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which increased by 250% compared to October. However, this spike was offset by a 70% decline in burglary, suggesting that the post-holiday period may have reduced opportunities for property crimes. The overall crime rate, while low, shows a complex relationship with local rhythms, as the combination of dark evenings and seasonal events appears to drive specific patterns in violent and disorderly offences.

November 2025 saw a 250% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This spike may partly explain the 57% shortfall in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average, which stood at 2.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, burglary rates fell by 70%, from 10 to 3, a drop consistent with the post-Black Friday lull in retail-targeted crimes. Vehicle crime and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to one incident, a rare occurrence that contrasts with the UK average of 0.4 and 0.1 per 1,000 respectively. The most notable shift in crime mix was the 5.6% share of burglary, down from 10.7% in October, reflecting a broader trend of property crimes declining relative to violent offences.

Ilkley's crime rate in November 2025 dropped to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 7.1% decrease from the previous month's 3.8. This small decline aligns with the seasonal pattern of reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings, though the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. Locally, the monthly exposure figure translates to one reported crime for every 281 residents over the course of the month—a stark contrast to the UK's broader crime picture. Daily crime counts averaged two incidents per day, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When contextualised against Ilkley's population of 15,192, the 54 total crimes recorded reflect a community where crime remains a rare occurrence, despite the seasonal fluctuations in specific categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.