Crime Rate in Bradford Moor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradford Moor

The total recorded crimes in Bradford Moor, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 210 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradford Moor crime rate of 2.01 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 Bradford Moor, encompassing approximately 104,372 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (-3.19% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
Bradford Moor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burlington Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Gladstone Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Bradford Moor?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Bradford Moor reported a higher crime volume than the Bradford average, with 2,923 crimes compared to 2,854. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bradford Moor witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Bradford Moor experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bradford average, with 2,910 crimes compared to 2,771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bradford Moor witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bradford Moor Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bradford Moor has recorded 210 crimes with crime rate of 2.01 ranking 14th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Bradford Moor crimes were 2,923. The crime rate of Bradford Moor in 2024 was 28.01 (year) or 2.33 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bradford Moor were around 2,910 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.88 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradford Moor)CrimesRank (Bradford Moor)CrimesRank (Bradford Moor)
City1,012 113,143 112,778 1
Tong366 35,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend401 24,272 44,516 3
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
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

Bradford Moor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (91 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (94 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (97 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 73 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 114 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (100 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 119 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202510
February 202511
January 20256
December 20249
November 202410
October 202414
September 20245
August 20246
July 202413

A total of 1008 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202591
April 202594
March 202597
February 202573
January 202588
December 2024114
November 202480
October 2024100
September 202470
August 202482
July 2024119

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202511
February 202515
January 202515
December 202412
November 202417
October 202419
September 20248
August 202415
July 202418

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202520
March 202512
February 202523
January 20258
December 202419
November 202414
October 202413
September 202411
August 202411
July 202423

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202517
February 202514
January 202521
December 202418
November 202420
October 20248
September 202419
August 202418
July 20249

A total of 241 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 202511
February 20259
January 202523
December 202434
November 202430
October 202439
September 202423
August 202426
July 202418

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202533
March 202527
February 202516
January 202521
December 202415
November 202416
October 202417
September 202429
August 202417
July 202413

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202511
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 202411
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 202411

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 20246
September 202414
August 20244
July 20249

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bradford Moor in May 2025

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

1. Burlington Avenue (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ellerton Street (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Leeds Old Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Bower Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
8. Tewit Hall Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gain Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. School Square (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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