Crime Rate in Bradford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradford

The total recorded crimes in Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 6,851 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradford crime rate of 12.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bradford, encompassing approximately 546,412 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2973) incidents (2.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (764) incidents (13.52% increase)
  • Public order: (578) incidents (9.89% increase)
Bradford Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Reyhill Grove with total crimes: 57
  • Water Lane with total crimes: 36
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30

Bradford Police Info:

West Yorkshire Police

How safe is Bradford?

To understand the safety of Bradford, we need to analyze Bradford crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Bradford has recorded 85,632 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 156.72 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 20 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 83,138 crimes with a crime rate of 152.15, ranking it 20 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to West Yorkshire:

    • In 2024, Bradford reported a higher crime volume than the West Yorkshire average, with 85,632 crimes compared to 69,783. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Bradford recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bradford experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Yorkshire average, with 83,138 crimes compared to 67,868. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Bradford recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Bradford is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Yorkshire, Bradford has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bradford Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, City (1012 crimes), and the safest, Wharfedale (31 crimes), is 981 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Bradford.

Similarly, the area of Central Bradford (470 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Burley-in-Wharfedale (15 crimes), with a difference of 455 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bradford.

Most Dangerous Wards:

City1012
Bowling and Barkerend401
Tong366
Manningham348
Keighley Central329

Safest Wards:

Baildon131
Craven116
Worth Valley111
Ilkley68
Wharfedale31

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bradford470
Shearbridge & University378
Keighley Central & East278
Barkerend West & Little Germany238
Buttershaw209

Safest Areas:

Riddlesden & East Morton33
Baildon North25
Addingham & Ilkley Moor21
Menston & Burley Moor16
Burley-in-Wharfedale15

Bradford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bradford has recorded 6,851 crimes with crime rate of 12.54 ranking 33th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in West Yorkshire.

In 2024, the total Bradford crimes were 85,632. The crime rate of Bradford in 2024 was 156.72 (year) or 13.06 (month) ranking it 20 danzarous in the UK. Bradford ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in West Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bradford were around 83,138 crimes with yearly crime rate of 152.15 (year) or 12.68 (month) ranking 20 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Yorkshire, Bradford ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Bradford

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)
Kirklees4,082 651,584 551,990 5
Calderdale2,315 528,196 426,449 4
Wakefield4,112 451,475 348,858 3
Leeds10,374 1132,027 1128,903 1

Bradford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2973 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (764 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2893 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (673 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3119 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (597 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2575 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 466 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2862 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (541 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2834 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 472 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2784 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (678 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2910 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (652 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2787 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (571 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2969 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (808 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3082 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 747 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5862 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1272 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4342 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 361.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 628 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025293
April 2025282
March 2025361
February 2025295
January 2025372
December 2024307
November 2024352
October 2024331
September 2024344
August 2024406
July 2024371
June 2024628

A total of 589 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202541
March 202551
February 202546
January 202535
December 202425
November 202439
October 202440
September 202435
August 202453
July 202449
June 2024128

A total of 385 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202534
March 202518
February 202519
January 20256
December 202425
November 202417
October 202422
September 202436
August 202441
July 202447
June 202482

A total of 1004 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202594
March 202598
February 202597
January 202578
December 202459
November 202474
October 202486
September 202477
August 202466
July 202474
June 2024126

A total of 2897 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 241.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 446 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025249
April 2025237
March 2025217
February 2025201
January 2025212
December 2024220
November 2024225
October 2024219
September 2024222
August 2024237
July 2024212
June 2024446

A total of 4485 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 373.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 650 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025317
April 2025330
March 2025345
February 2025338
January 2025354
December 2024351
November 2024334
October 2024379
September 2024396
August 2024373
July 2024318
June 2024650

A total of 5625 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 468.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 870 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025438
April 2025420
March 2025385
February 2025394
January 2025406
December 2024454
November 2024473
October 2024407
September 2024444
August 2024452
July 2024482
June 2024870

A total of 2600 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 216.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 410 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025199
April 2025182
March 2025227
February 2025225
January 2025205
December 2024227
November 2024174
October 2024231
September 2024162
August 2024176
July 2024182
June 2024410

A total of 4297 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 358.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 528 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025323
April 2025297
March 2025281
February 2025326
January 2025356
December 2024310
November 2024370
October 2024359
September 2024382
August 2024416
July 2024349
June 2024528

A total of 7896 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 658.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1272 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025764
April 2025673
March 2025565
February 2025355
January 2025435
December 2024376
November 2024678
October 2024652
September 2024571
August 2024808
July 2024747
June 20241272

A total of 7318 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 609.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025578
April 2025526
March 2025597
February 2025466
January 2025541
December 2024472
November 2024508
October 2024524
September 2024569
August 2024675
July 2024686
June 20241176

A total of 37650 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3137.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5862 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252973
April 20252893
March 20253119
February 20252575
January 20252862
December 20242834
November 20242784
October 20242910
September 20242787
August 20242969
July 20243082
June 20245862

A total of 6439 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 536.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025479
April 2025514
March 2025456
February 2025406
January 2025397
December 2024416
November 2024529
October 2024488
September 2024480
August 2024559
July 2024581
June 20241134

A total of 745 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202552
March 202554
February 202539
January 202543
December 202454
November 202458
October 202448
September 202452
August 202458
July 202459
June 2024150

High Crime Locations Bradford in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bradford postcode area is presented below.

1. Reyhill Grove (Map)
Total57
Drugs26
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
2. Water Lane (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order3
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences19
Public order5
Robbery3
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
4. Portwood Street (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
5. Coniston Grove (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person1
6. Claremont (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences15
Vehicle crime3
Robbery3
Burglary3

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