Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS29 · Bradford
21
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
LS21 · Leeds
73
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Ilkley has less crime — 21 vs 73 incidents in March 2026.
Otley recorded substantially more crime than Ilkley in March 2026 — 73 incidents compared to 21, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkley sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Otley has more Anti-social behaviour (14). 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, Ilkley recorded fewer crimes than Otley — 21 vs 73 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Ilkley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ilkley saw higher rates of Burglary while Otley had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ilkley recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 73).