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 May 2025 are around 401 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bowling and Barkerend crime rate of 5.48 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (182) incidents (13.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (40) incidents (42.86% increase)
Bowling and Barkerend Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hendford Drive with total crimes: 15
  • New Augustus Street with total crimes: 12
  • Anerley Street with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Bowling and Barkerend has recorded 401 crimes with crime rate of 5.48 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bowling and Barkerend)CrimesRank (Bowling and Barkerend)CrimesRank (Bowling and Barkerend)
City1,012 113,143 112,778 1
Tong366 35,234 24,972 2
Keighley Central329 54,513 34,142 4
Manningham348 43,847 53,401 6
Little Horton250 83,444 63,466 5
Toller266 62,838 112,802 11
Eccleshill265 73,428 73,160 7
Royds249 92,992 83,135 8
Bradford Moor210 142,923 92,910 9
Great Horton210 132,736 122,845 10
Shipley227 112,847 102,266 20
Keighley West230 102,668 142,573 12
Windhill and Wrose222 122,672 132,544 13
Bolton and Undercliffe135 252,510 152,462 14
Thornton and Allerton191 172,425 162,375 15
Clayton and Fairweather Green205 152,267 192,347 17
Wibsey178 182,417 182,359 16
Idle and Thackley204 162,235 202,282 19
Wyke149 212,421 172,286 18
Heaton160 192,083 212,119 21
Bingley156 201,553 231,501 23
Keighley East148 222,016 221,831 22
Bingley Rural143 231,527 241,407 25
Queensbury140 241,369 261,444 24
Baildon131 261,393 251,335 26
Craven116 271,212 271,146 27
Ilkley68 291,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley111 281,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Bowling and Barkerend Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 391 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202532
March 202527
February 202514
January 202519
December 202417
November 202434
October 202413
September 202423
August 202426
July 202433
June 202470
May 202431

A total of 221 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 357 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202536
March 202523
February 202524
January 202518
December 202425
November 202420
October 202426
September 202425
August 202424
July 202418
June 202462
May 202431

A total of 197 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202511
March 20258
February 202520
January 202515
December 202420
November 202418
October 202410
September 202413
August 202414
July 202411
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 207 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202514
March 202519
February 202510
January 202517
December 202412
November 202412
October 202420
September 202416
August 202415
July 202414
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 2129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 163.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 304 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025182
April 2025160
March 2025152
February 2025152
January 2025148
December 2024142
November 2024138
October 2024146
September 2024167
August 2024125
July 2024144
June 2024304
May 2024169

A total of 173 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202515
February 202518
January 20257
December 202412
November 202413
October 202418
September 202413
August 202410
July 202410
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 397 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202530
March 202519
February 202524
January 202537
December 202420
November 202433
October 202422
September 202427
August 202430
July 202427
June 202468
May 202435

A total of 362 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202528
March 202522
February 202518
January 202518
December 202419
November 202423
October 202430
September 202436
August 202425
July 202428
June 202444
May 202431

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 202410
August 20247
July 20242
June 202416
May 20247

High Crime Locations Bowling and Barkerend in May 2025

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

1. Hendford Drive (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. New Augustus Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Anerley Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Flockton Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
5. Ayton Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
6. Cockroft Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Lower Rayleigh Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
9. Burras Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
10. Pavilion Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1

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