Crime Rate in Craven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Craven

The total recorded crimes in Craven, Bradford, UK in March 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Craven crime rate of 4.72 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Craven Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 10
  • Bell Square with total crimes: 6
  • Rombalds Crescent 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Craven has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 4.72 ranking 28th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)
City1,045 113,143 112,778 1
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
Ilkley91 271,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley80 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Craven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 562 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202540
January 202540
December 202434
November 202425
October 202432
September 202461
August 202438
July 202446
June 2024112
May 202441
April 202445

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20251
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 202414
July 202411
June 202420
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 202411
November 20247
October 20249
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 202412
September 202415
August 202411
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249
April 202414

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 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
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Craven in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
2. Bell Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting1
3. Rombalds Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Harefield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Old Corn Mill Fold (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Gloucester Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pear Tree Court (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Nicolsons Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Craven Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1

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