Harewood vs Ilkley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Harewood

LS17 · Leeds

70

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences23
  • Burglary9
  • Anti-social behaviour8

Ilkley

LS29 · Bradford

21

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Shoplifting3
  • Burglary2

Ilkley has less crime — 21 vs 70 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Harewood recorded substantially more crime than Ilkley in March 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 21, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harewood sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8), while Ilkley has more Shoplifting (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harewood or Ilkley safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Ilkley recorded fewer crimes than Harewood — 21 vs 70 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Ilkley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Harewood and Ilkley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Harewood saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Ilkley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ilkley recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 70).

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