Crime Rate in City: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in City

The total recorded crimes in City, Bradford, UK in March 2025 are around 1,045 as per the recent police data. This equates to a City crime rate of 4.28 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (435) incidents (22.19% increase)
  • Public order: (135) incidents (39.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (77) incidents (16.67% increase)
City Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reyhill Grove with total crimes: 49
  • Water Lane with total crimes: 48
  • Pemberton Drive with total crimes: 42

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the City has recorded 1,045 crimes with crime rate of 4.28 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)
Tong463 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend306 54,272 44,516 3
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

City Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (346 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (96 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 797 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202573
January 202564
December 202445
November 202462
October 202449
September 202459
August 202470
July 202455
June 2024136
May 202463
April 202471

A total of 5301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 441.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 780 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025435
February 2025356
January 2025421
December 2024432
November 2024415
October 2024428
September 2024370
August 2024448
July 2024485
June 2024780
May 2024385
April 2024346

A total of 772 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202563
February 202549
January 202555
December 202468
November 202470
October 202471
September 202452
August 202468
July 202447
June 2024132
May 202457
April 202440

A total of 1471 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 122.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025135
February 202597
January 2025135
December 202494
November 2024105
October 2024126
September 202486
August 2024130
July 2024152
June 2024204
May 2024111
April 202496

A total of 990 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202577
February 202566
January 202579
December 202493
November 202469
October 202469
September 202476
August 202478
July 202480
June 2024108
May 2024105
April 202490

A total of 463 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202525
January 202546
December 202429
November 202432
October 202440
September 202429
August 202437
July 202441
June 202490
May 202431
April 202435

A total of 157 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202513
January 202511
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 202416
July 202411
June 202444
May 202415
April 20246

A total of 317 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202513
January 202513
December 202419
November 202435
October 202424
September 202422
August 202422
July 202421
June 202472
May 202421
April 202436

A total of 326 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202540
January 202523
December 202432
November 202428
October 202438
September 202415
August 202419
July 202412
June 202440
May 202427
April 202424

A total of 596 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 102 reported cases.

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

A total of 826 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202559
February 202551
January 202552
December 202460
November 202487
October 202481
September 202447
August 202480
July 202461
June 2024120
May 202487
April 202441

A total of 809 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 99 reported cases.

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

A total of 266 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202530
January 202524
December 202417
November 202425
October 202416
September 202418
August 202429
July 202411
June 202432
May 202421
April 202413

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 202412
August 20247
July 202413
June 202418
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations City in March 2025

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

1. Reyhill Grove (Map)
Total49
Drugs16
Public order15
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Possession of weapons2
Vehicle crime1
2. Water Lane (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other crime3
Other theft3
3. Pemberton Drive (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences33
Public order9
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
6. Campus Road (Map)
Total21
Other theft12
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Claremont (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
8. Carlton Street (Map)
Total18
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Sunbridge Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences15
Robbery3
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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