Is Ilkley a good place to live?
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In Ilkley (LS29 1), recorded crime is 1715% above the national average, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 10/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 1715% above average
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Population
1,955
Recorded crime
4857.1
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in LS29 1 (May 24–Jun 26, average 36/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 56
- One-person households
- 40%
- Households with children
- 19%
- Households
- 906
Owned 81% · Social rent 3% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for LS29 1.
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Ilkley LS29 1: frequently asked questions
Is Ilkley LS29 1 a good place to live?
In Ilkley (LS29 1), recorded crime is 1715% above the national average, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 10/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Ilkley LS29 1?
Recorded crime in Ilkley LS29 1 runs at 4857.1 per 1,000 properties, 1715% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Ilkley LS29 1 safe?
Crime in Ilkley LS29 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Ilkley LS29 1 runs at 4857.1 per 1,000 properties, 1715% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Ilkley LS29 1 a deprived area?
Ilkley LS29 1 sits in deprivation decile 10 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).