Ilkley vs Wetherby — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ilkley

LS29 · Bradford

21

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Shoplifting3
  • Burglary2

Wetherby

LS22 · Leeds

61

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Shoplifting11
  • Anti-social behaviour8

Ilkley has less crime — 21 vs 61 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Wetherby recorded substantially more crime than Ilkley in March 2026 — 61 incidents compared to 21, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkley sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Wetherby has more Anti-social behaviour (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ilkley or Wetherby safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Ilkley recorded fewer crimes than Wetherby — 21 vs 61 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Ilkley is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ilkley saw higher rates of Burglary while Wetherby had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ilkley recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 61).

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