Crime Rate in City: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in City

The total recorded crimes in City, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 1,065 as per the recent police data. This equates to a City crime rate of 4.37 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (421) incidents (13.48% increase)
  • Public order: (138) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (117) incidents (56.00% increase)
City Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reyhill Grove with total crimes: 77
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 50
  • Water Lane 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 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 July 2025 the City has recorded 1,065 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (City)CrimesRank (City)CrimesRank (City)
Tong434 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend385 44,272 44,516 3
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

City 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 421 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 138 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (371 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (115 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4874 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 406.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 448 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025421
June 2025371
May 2025386
April 2025391
March 2025435
February 2025356
January 2025421
December 2024432
November 2024415
October 2024428
September 2024370
August 2024448

A total of 1401 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025138
June 2025115
May 202592
April 2025148
March 2025135
February 202597
January 2025135
December 202494
November 2024105
October 2024126
September 202486
August 2024130

A total of 309 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202523
May 202528
April 202516
March 202528
February 202540
January 202523
December 202432
November 202428
October 202438
September 202415
August 202419

A total of 505 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202529
May 202555
April 202543
March 202542
February 202541
January 202534
December 202441
November 202421
October 202428
September 202457
August 202489

A total of 268 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202516
May 202535
April 202525
March 202519
February 202513
January 202513
December 202419
November 202435
October 202424
September 202422
August 202422

A total of 752 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202556
May 202562
April 202561
March 202559
February 202551
January 202552
December 202460
November 202487
October 202481
September 202447
August 202480

A total of 426 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202553
May 202546
April 202537
March 202528
February 202525
January 202546
December 202429
November 202432
October 202440
September 202429
August 202437

A total of 281 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 202529
April 202535
March 202530
February 202530
January 202524
December 202417
November 202425
October 202416
September 202418
August 202429

A total of 722 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202557
May 202557
April 202566
March 202550
February 202573
January 202564
December 202445
November 202462
October 202449
September 202459
August 202470

A total of 927 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025117
June 202575
May 202569
April 202559
March 202577
February 202566
January 202579
December 202493
November 202469
October 202469
September 202476
August 202478

A total of 768 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202572
May 202573
April 202561
March 202563
February 202549
January 202555
December 202468
November 202470
October 202471
September 202452
August 202468

A total of 776 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202542
May 202559
April 202557
March 202562
February 202583
January 202599
December 202485
November 202460
October 202455
September 202456
August 202447

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20259
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 128 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations City in July 2025

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

1. Reyhill Grove (Map)
Total77
Public order28
Violence and sexual offences19
Drugs16
Criminal damage and arson7
Possession of weapons3
Other crime2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total50
Violence and sexual offences14
Shoplifting12
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
3. Water Lane (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Public order3
Robbery3
4. Mannville Terrace (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences21
Burglary3
5. A6181 (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Campus Road (Map)
Total21
Other theft18
Other crime3
8. Claremont (Map)
Total21
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
9. Broadway (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
10. Queensgate (Map)
Total18
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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