Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS29 · Bradford
21
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
LS25 · Leeds
20
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Micklefield has less crime — 20 vs 21 incidents in March 2026.
Ilkley and Micklefield recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 21 and 20 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3) and Burglary (2), while Micklefield has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and Other crime (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Micklefield recorded fewer crimes than Ilkley — 20 vs 21 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Micklefield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ilkley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Micklefield had more Anti-social behaviour and Other crime. Overall, Micklefield recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 21).