Crime Rate in City: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in City

The total recorded crimes in City, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 1,012 as per the recent police data. This equates to a City crime rate of 4.15 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 City, encompassing approximately 243,909 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (386) incidents (-1.28% decrease)
  • Public order: (92) incidents (-37.84% decrease)
  • Drugs: (73) incidents (19.67% increase)
City Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reyhill Grove with total crimes: 59
  • Water Lane with total crimes: 36
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36

How safe is City?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, City reported a higher crime volume than the Bradford average, with 13,143 crimes compared to 2,854. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, City witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, City experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bradford average, with 12,778 crimes compared to 2,771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, City witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

City Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the City has recorded 1,012 crimes with crime rate of 2.59 ranking 1th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total City crimes were 13,143. The crime rate of City in 2024 was 53.88 (year) or 4.49 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in City were around 12,778 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.39 (year) or 4.37 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (City)CrimesRank (City)CrimesRank (City)
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
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

City Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (386 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (92 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (391 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (148 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (435 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (135 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 356 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 97 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (421 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (135 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 432 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 94 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (415 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (105 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (428 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (126 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (370 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (86 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (448 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (130 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 485 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 152 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (780 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (204 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (385 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (111 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 908 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202561
March 202559
February 202551
January 202552
December 202460
November 202487
October 202481
September 202447
August 202480
July 202461
June 2024120
May 202487

A total of 1028 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202559
March 202577
February 202566
January 202579
December 202493
November 202469
October 202469
September 202476
August 202478
July 202480
June 2024108
May 2024105

A total of 1615 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 124.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202592
April 2025148
March 2025135
February 202597
January 2025135
December 202494
November 2024105
October 2024126
September 202486
August 2024130
July 2024152
June 2024204
May 2024111

A total of 5732 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 440.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 780 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025386
April 2025391
March 2025435
February 2025356
January 2025421
December 2024432
November 2024415
October 2024428
September 2024370
August 2024448
July 2024485
June 2024780
May 2024385

A total of 849 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202566
March 202550
February 202573
January 202564
December 202445
November 202462
October 202449
September 202459
August 202470
July 202455
June 2024136
May 202463

A total of 647 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202543
March 202542
February 202541
January 202534
December 202441
November 202421
October 202428
September 202457
August 202489
July 202447
June 2024102
May 202447

A total of 866 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202561
March 202563
February 202549
January 202555
December 202468
November 202470
October 202471
September 202452
August 202468
July 202447
June 2024132
May 202457

A total of 346 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202516
March 202528
February 202540
January 202523
December 202432
November 202428
October 202438
September 202415
August 202419
July 202412
June 202440
May 202427

A total of 511 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202537
March 202528
February 202525
January 202546
December 202429
November 202432
October 202440
September 202429
August 202437
July 202441
June 202490
May 202431

A total of 89 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 202412
August 20247
July 202413
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 341 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202525
March 202519
February 202513
January 202513
December 202419
November 202435
October 202424
September 202422
August 202422
July 202421
June 202472
May 202421

A total of 869 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202557
March 202562
February 202583
January 202599
December 202485
November 202460
October 202455
September 202456
August 202447
July 202462
June 202474
May 202470

A total of 174 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202512
February 202513
January 202511
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 202416
July 202411
June 202444
May 202415

A total of 317 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202535
March 202530
February 202530
January 202524
December 202417
November 202425
October 202416
September 202418
August 202429
July 202411
June 202432
May 202421

High Crime Locations City in May 2025

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

1. Reyhill Grove (Map)
Total59
Drugs26
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Water Lane (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences24
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Public order3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences19
Public order5
Robbery3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
4. Campus Road (Map)
Total24
Other theft18
Shoplifting6
5. Claremont (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences15
Burglary3
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
6. Upper Millergate (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
7. Merton Road (Map)
Total21
Criminal damage and arson9
Robbery6
Burglary3
Other theft3
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pemberton Drive (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences15
Theft from the person3
10. Queensgate (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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