Crime Rate in Baildon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baildon

The total recorded crimes in Baildon, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 132 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baildon crime rate of 4.75 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 Baildon, encompassing approximately 27,786 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (27.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
Baildon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Firth Wood Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Cliffe Lane South with total crimes: 5
  • Cliffe Lane West with total crimes: 4

How safe is Baildon?

To understand the safety of Baildon, we need to analyze Baildon crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Baildon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 1393 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Baildon recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Baildon had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 1,335 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Baildon recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bradford, Baildon has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Baildon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Baildon has recorded 132 crimes with crime rate of 4.75 ranking 25th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Baildon crimes were 1,393. The crime rate of Baildon in 2024 was 50.13 (year) or 4.18 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Baildon were around 1,335 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.05 (year) or 4.00 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Baildon)CrimesRank (Baildon)CrimesRank (Baildon)
City1,065 113,143 112,778 1
Tong434 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend385 44,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central401 34,513 34,142 4
Little Horton325 63,444 63,466 5
Manningham356 53,847 53,401 6
Eccleshill280 73,428 73,160 7
Royds258 92,992 83,135 8
Toller258 82,838 112,802 11
Bradford Moor216 112,923 92,910 9
Great Horton215 122,736 122,845 10
Shipley187 182,847 102,266 20
Thornton and Allerton228 102,425 162,375 15
Keighley West201 142,668 142,573 12
Windhill and Wrose202 132,672 132,544 13
Bolton and Undercliffe188 172,510 152,462 14
Wyke193 152,421 172,286 18
Wibsey154 222,417 182,359 16
Clayton and Fairweather Green191 162,267 192,347 17
Idle and Thackley160 212,235 202,282 19
Keighley East182 192,016 221,831 22
Heaton176 202,083 212,119 21
Bingley137 231,553 231,501 23
Queensbury111 271,369 261,444 24
Bingley Rural135 241,527 241,407 25
Craven122 261,212 271,146 27
Ilkley97 281,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley90 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale58 30556 30515 30

Baildon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202523
May 202516
April 202518
March 202517
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 202418
October 20245
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 590 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202537
May 202555
April 202561
March 202546
February 202552
January 202538
December 202447
November 202453
October 202462
September 202434
August 202458

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20258
April 202510
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20257
May 202514
April 20259
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 202413
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 202512
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 202514
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 202411
October 20242
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20252
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 202512
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Baildon in July 2025

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

1. Firth Wood Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
2. Cliffe Lane South (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Cliffe Lane West (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Roundwood Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
5. Salisbury Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
6. Back Threshfield Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hinchliffe Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Baildon Wood Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Southcliffe Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Knoll Park Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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