Crime Rate in Baildon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baildon

The total recorded crimes in Baildon, Bradford, UK in March 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baildon crime rate of 3.96 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
Baildon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Firth Wood Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • George Street with total crimes: 8
  • Aireview Crescent with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Baildon has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 3.96 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)
City1,045 113,143 112,778 1
Tong463 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend306 54,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central375 34,513 34,142 4
Manningham339 43,847 53,401 6
Little Horton258 83,444 63,466 5
Royds262 62,992 83,135 8
Eccleshill233 103,428 73,160 7
Toller261 72,838 112,802 11
Bradford Moor223 112,923 92,910 9
Great Horton246 92,736 122,845 10
Shipley204 132,847 102,266 20
Keighley West188 172,668 142,573 12
Wyke213 122,421 172,286 18
Windhill and Wrose203 142,672 132,544 13
Bolton and Undercliffe170 202,510 152,462 14
Thornton and Allerton191 152,425 162,375 15
Wibsey189 162,417 182,359 16
Clayton and Fairweather Green173 192,267 192,347 17
Heaton182 182,083 212,119 21
Idle and Thackley150 222,235 202,282 19
Keighley East163 212,016 221,831 22
Bingley120 241,553 231,501 23
Bingley Rural123 231,527 241,407 25
Queensbury94 261,369 261,444 24
Craven88 281,212 271,146 27
Ilkley91 271,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley80 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Baildon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 655 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202552
January 202538
December 202447
November 202453
October 202462
September 202434
August 202458
July 202465
June 202498
May 202445
April 202457

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 202411
August 202413
July 202412
June 202416
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 202410
August 20243
July 20245
June 202418
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 202413
September 202416
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 202410
April 202415

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 202411
October 20242
September 20248
August 202411
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 202418
October 20245
September 202415
August 202413
July 202420
June 202432
May 202416
April 202411

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202512
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 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
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Baildon in March 2025

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

1. Firth Wood Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. George Street (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime8
3. Aireview Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Richard Whiteley Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Straits (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sun Hill Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Lower Holme (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. A6038 (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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