Clayton Crime Overview
Clayton is among the top 10 safest small towns in West Yorkshire, and is the 39th safest overall out of West Yorkshire's 121 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Clayton in 2020 was 48 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to West Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 118% lower than the West Yorkshire rate of 104 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Clayton is the 374th safest small town, and the 3,300th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Clayton are violence and sexual offences, with 194 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 23. This is 13% lower than 2019's figure of 219 offences and a difference of 2.97 from 2019's crime rate of 26. Clayton's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 1 crime.
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See how Clayton shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Clayton and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Clayton Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Clayton This Year
| Clayton | West Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 111 | 13.20 | 48,240 | 20.68 | 57% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.12 | 1,762 | 0.76 | 533% safer |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.86 | 15,102 | 6.47 | 126% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 34 | 4.04 | 25,487 | 10.93 | 171% safer |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.71 | 8,343 | 3.58 | 404% safer |
| Other Crime | 9 | 1.07 | 6,613 | 2.84 | 165% safer |
| Other Theft | 23 | 2.74 | 16,370 | 7.02 | 156% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.48 | 2,120 | 0.91 | 90% safer |
| Public Order | 55 | 6.54 | 30,328 | 13.00 | 99% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.24 | 2,443 | 1.05 | 338% safer |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.07 | 11,647 | 4.99 | 366% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 5 | 0.59 | 2,040 | 0.87 | 47% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 36 | 4.28 | 13,660 | 5.86 | 37% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 194 | 23.08 | 107,157 | 45.94 | 99% safer |
Crime in Clayton Compared To West Yorkshire
Clayton Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwoodley | 231 | 26.73 | 79% safer |
| Ripponden | 304 | 38.83 | 23% safer |
| Crigglestone | 405 | 41.36 | 16% safer |
| Denby Dale | 717 | 42.89 | 11% safer |
| Ackworth | 378 | 47.55 | 0.57% safer |
| Clayton | 402 | 47.82 | - |
| Ilkley | 733 | 49.49 | 3.4% more dangerous |
| Silsden | 427 | 51.09 | 6% more dangerous |
| Garforth | 739 | 51.09 | 6% more dangerous |
| Otley | 706 | 51.23 | 7% more dangerous |
| Kippax | 560 | 59.51 | 20% more dangerous |
Clayton Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 20 | 10 | 9 | 13 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.24 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Burglary | 9 | 5 | 4.8 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.71 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.71 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 5 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.48 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.48 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.24 | 0.71 | 0.36 | 0.24 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.24 | - | 0.12 | 0.59 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4.3 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 14 | 27 | 26 | 23 | Getting worse |
Changes In Clayton's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Clayton to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 47.82 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 29% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 38% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 43% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 44% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 45% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 51% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 54% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 55% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 64% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 65% more dangerous |
Crime in Clayton During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Clayton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in August, when Clayton saw a 400% increase in burglary. Clayton saw a large fall in criminal damage and arson during March, when it fell by 83% compared to March in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +60% | -13% | +300% | +133% | +88% | +14% | +300% | -50% | +50% | -33% |
| Burglary | - | +25% | - | - | - | +400% | -75% | -33% | - | +100% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -83% | -83% | +200% | -40% | +25% | -33% | +75% | -40% | -75% | -43% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | +67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - |
| Other Theft | -75% | +250% | - | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -50% | +60% | +200% | +350% | +300% | -38% | -67% | - | -63% | -50% |
| Shoplifting | - | -33% | - | - | -75% | -67% | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +50% | - | -33% | -40% | -50% | +300% | -50% | +100% | -57% | -71% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +36% | +64% | -22% | -12% | - | -27% | -38% | -6% | -45% | +7% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Clayton
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Clayton's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021