Crime Rate in Great Horton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Horton

The total recorded crimes in Great Horton, Bradford, UK in March 2025 are around 246 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Horton crime rate of 4.46 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 Great Horton, encompassing approximately 55,156 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (134) incidents (35.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
Great Horton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Pleasant Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Great Horton?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Great Horton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 2736 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Great Horton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Great Horton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bradford average, with 2,845 crimes compared to 2,771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Great Horton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Great Horton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Great Horton has recorded 246 crimes with crime rate of 4.46 ranking 9th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Great Horton crimes were 2,736. The crime rate of Great Horton in 2024 was 49.60 (year) or 4.13 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Horton were around 2,845 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.58 (year) or 4.30 (month) ranking 10 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
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

Great Horton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (134 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 99 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (97 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (206 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (102 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202515
January 202511
December 202412
November 20245
October 202415
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246
April 202415

A total of 221 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 202512
December 202414
November 202414
October 202415
September 202421
August 202421
July 202424
June 202446
May 202417
April 202412

A total of 193 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20257
January 202512
December 202419
November 20248
October 202413
September 20247
August 202434
July 202427
June 202428
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 1271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025134
February 202599
January 2025112
December 202474
November 202488
October 202494
September 202470
August 202497
July 2024100
June 2024206
May 202495
April 2024102

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202512
January 202515
December 20246
November 202425
October 202413
September 202412
August 202419
July 202416
June 202418
May 202445
April 202415

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 202410
September 20243
August 20247
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 187 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202514
December 202418
November 202418
October 202414
September 202413
August 202414
July 202412
June 202430
May 202411
April 202415

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 189 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 202510
December 202416
November 202420
October 202418
September 202415
August 202411
July 202417
June 202424
May 202420
April 202416

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
July 202413
June 202412
May 202414
April 20247

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 202413
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Great Horton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Pleasant Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Esmond Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Hillam Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Vivian Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
7. Southmere Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Halstead Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
9. Bartle Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Scholemoor Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1

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