Crime Rate in Eccleshill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eccleshill

The total recorded crimes in Eccleshill, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 265 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eccleshill crime rate of 5.33 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 Eccleshill, encompassing approximately 49,695 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (102) incidents (7.37% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-28.26% decrease)
Eccleshill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Lambourne Avenue with total crimes: 8

How safe is Eccleshill?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Eccleshill reported a higher crime volume than the Bradford average, with 3,428 crimes compared to 2,854. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eccleshill witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Eccleshill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bradford average, with 3,160 crimes compared to 2,771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eccleshill witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eccleshill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eccleshill has recorded 265 crimes with crime rate of 5.33 ranking 7th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Eccleshill crimes were 3,428. The crime rate of Eccleshill in 2024 was 68.98 (year) or 5.75 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eccleshill were around 3,160 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.59 (year) or 5.30 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eccleshill)CrimesRank (Eccleshill)CrimesRank (Eccleshill)
City1,012 113,143 112,778 1
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
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

Eccleshill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (102 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (95 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (92 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (107 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (100 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (101 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (124 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (216 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (137 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 352 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202529
March 202518
February 202518
January 202513
December 202420
November 202431
October 202430
September 202418
August 202424
July 202441
June 202466
May 202424

A total of 1427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 109.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025102
April 202595
March 202592
February 2025100
January 202579
December 202482
November 2024107
October 2024100
September 2024101
August 2024124
July 202492
June 2024216
May 2024137

A total of 190 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 202514
February 202511
January 20259
December 202413
November 202413
October 202417
September 202413
August 202424
July 202414
June 202420
May 202421

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 202410
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 287 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202521
March 202513
February 202514
January 202524
December 202413
November 202419
October 202413
September 202416
August 202421
July 202422
June 202466
May 202428

A total of 174 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202528
March 202514
February 202512
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 202412
September 202412
August 20249
July 202418
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 229 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202512
February 20257
January 202516
December 202420
November 202418
October 202422
September 202411
August 202416
July 202421
June 202436
May 202423

A total of 498 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202546
March 202534
February 202531
January 202535
December 202418
November 202441
October 202454
September 202425
August 202445
July 202426
June 202458
May 202452

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 119 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 318 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202534
March 202518
February 202529
January 202530
December 202415
November 202438
October 202424
September 202424
August 202410
July 202417
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
November 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

High Crime Locations Eccleshill in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
3. Lambourne Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Findon Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
6. Intake Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Hallwood Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Straightacres Lane (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hazelcroft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Falkland Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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