Crime Rate in Bowling and Barkerend: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bowling and Barkerend

The total recorded crimes in Bowling and Barkerend, Bradford, UK in March 2025 are around 306 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bowling and Barkerend crime rate of 4.18 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 Bowling and Barkerend, encompassing approximately 73,145 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (152) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
Bowling and Barkerend Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Undercliffe Lane with total crimes: 8
  • New Augustus Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Bowling and Barkerend?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Bowling and Barkerend reported a higher crime volume than the Bradford average, with 4,272 crimes compared to 2,854. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bowling and Barkerend witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bowling and Barkerend experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bradford average, with 4,516 crimes compared to 2,771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bowling and Barkerend witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bradford, Bowling and Barkerend has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bowling and Barkerend Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bowling and Barkerend has recorded 306 crimes with crime rate of 4.18 ranking 5th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Bowling and Barkerend crimes were 4,272. The crime rate of Bowling and Barkerend in 2024 was 58.40 (year) or 4.87 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bowling and Barkerend were around 4,516 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.74 (year) or 5.14 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Baildon110 251,393 251,335 26
Craven88 281,212 271,146 27
Ilkley91 271,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley80 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Bowling and Barkerend Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (152 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 152 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (148 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 142 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (146 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (167 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (125 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 144 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (304 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (169 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (151 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (33 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202514
January 202519
December 202417
November 202434
October 202413
September 202423
August 202426
July 202433
June 202470
May 202431
April 202417

A total of 329 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202524
January 202518
December 202425
November 202420
October 202426
September 202425
August 202424
July 202418
June 202462
May 202431
April 202433

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 202410
August 20247
July 20242
June 202416
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202510
January 202517
December 202412
November 202412
October 202420
September 202416
August 202415
July 202414
June 202430
May 202410
April 202417

A total of 1938 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 161.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 304 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025152
February 2025152
January 2025148
December 2024142
November 2024138
October 2024146
September 2024167
August 2024125
July 2024144
June 2024304
May 2024169
April 2024151

A total of 309 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202518
January 202518
December 202419
November 202423
October 202430
September 202436
August 202425
July 202428
June 202444
May 202431
April 202415

A total of 180 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202520
January 202515
December 202420
November 202418
October 202410
September 202413
August 202414
July 202411
June 202426
May 202413
April 202412

A total of 169 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202518
January 20257
December 202412
November 202413
October 202418
September 202413
August 202410
July 202410
June 202426
May 20249
April 202418

A total of 369 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202524
January 202537
December 202420
November 202433
October 202422
September 202427
August 202430
July 202427
June 202468
May 202435
April 202427

A total of 220 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 202522
December 202416
November 202424
October 202423
September 202417
August 202414
July 20248
June 202432
May 202420
April 202423

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bowling and Barkerend in March 2025

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

1. Beech Grove (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Undercliffe Lane (Map)
Total8
Other crime4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. New Augustus Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Back Irwell Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
5. Bangla Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Ayton Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
7. Pool Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Gledhill Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Haslam Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
10. Robert Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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