Crime Rate in Craven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Craven

The total recorded crimes in Craven, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Craven crime rate of 6.54 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 Craven, encompassing approximately 18,651 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (34.69% increase)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Craven Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Hospital with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Craven?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Craven demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 1212 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Craven recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Craven had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 1,146 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Craven recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bradford, Craven has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Craven Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Craven has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 6.54 ranking 26th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Craven crimes were 1,212. The crime rate of Craven in 2024 was 64.98 (year) or 5.42 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Craven were around 1,146 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.44 (year) or 5.12 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Craven)CrimesRank (Craven)CrimesRank (Craven)
City1,065 113,143 112,778 1
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
Ilkley97 281,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley90 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale58 30556 30515 30

Craven 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 66 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202512
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20251
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20259
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 202411
November 20247
October 20249
August 20245

A total of 533 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202549
May 202561
April 202539
March 202548
February 202540
January 202540
December 202434
November 202425
October 202432
September 202461
August 202438

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202513
April 202512
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 202412
September 202415
August 202411

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Craven in July 2025

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

1. Beech Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
2. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Lumb Gill Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Oak View (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Bell Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Pear Tree Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Mill Field Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Harwal Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Barrett Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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