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 July 2025 are around 385 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bowling and Barkerend crime rate of 5.26 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (160) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
Bowling and Barkerend Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Augustus Street with total crimes: 9
  • Butler Street East with total crimes: 9
  • Pool Court with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Bradford.

    • 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 areas in the Bradford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bowling and Barkerend has recorded 385 crimes with crime rate of 5.26 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bowling and Barkerend)CrimesRank (Bowling and Barkerend)CrimesRank (Bowling and Barkerend)
City1,065 113,143 112,778 1
Tong434 25,234 24,972 2
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
Baildon132 251,393 251,335 26
Craven122 261,212 271,146 27
Ilkley97 281,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley90 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale58 30556 30515 30

Bowling and Barkerend 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 160 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (145 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (182 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (160 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (36 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202536
May 202552
April 202532
March 202527
February 202514
January 202519
December 202417
November 202434
October 202413
September 202423
August 202426

A total of 321 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202530
May 202525
April 202530
March 202519
February 202524
January 202537
December 202420
November 202433
October 202422
September 202427
August 202430

A total of 319 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202529
May 202540
April 202528
March 202522
February 202518
January 202518
December 202419
November 202423
October 202430
September 202436
August 202425

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 1817 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 151.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025160
June 2025145
May 2025182
April 2025160
March 2025152
February 2025152
January 2025148
December 2024142
November 2024138
October 2024146
September 2024167
August 2024125

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 190 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202518
April 202514
March 202519
February 202510
January 202517
December 202412
November 202412
October 202420
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 310 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202535
May 202525
April 202536
March 202523
February 202524
January 202518
December 202425
November 202420
October 202426
September 202425
August 202424

A total of 179 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202518
May 202518
April 202511
March 20258
February 202520
January 202515
December 202420
November 202418
October 202410
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 191 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 202512
April 202512
March 20259
February 202512
January 202522
December 202416
November 202424
October 202423
September 202417
August 202414

A total of 154 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202513
April 20259
March 202515
February 202518
January 20257
December 202412
November 202413
October 202418
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Bowling and Barkerend in July 2025

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

1. New Augustus Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Butler Street East (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Pool Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. West View (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Robbery1
5. Bowling Hall Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Gledhill Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Beech Grove (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Quaker Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Public order1
10. Fearnville Drive (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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