Crime Rate in Great Horton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Horton

The total recorded crimes in Great Horton, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 210 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Horton crime rate of 3.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (-7.07% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
Great Horton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Southmere Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Club Street with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Bradford.

    • 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 areas in the Bradford.

  • 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 May 2025 the Great Horton has recorded 210 crimes with crime rate of 3.81 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Horton)CrimesRank (Great Horton)CrimesRank (Great Horton)
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
Eccleshill265 73,428 73,160 7
Royds249 92,992 83,135 8
Bradford Moor210 142,923 92,910 9
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

Great Horton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (92 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (99 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202519
March 202514
February 202511
January 202512
December 202414
November 202414
October 202415
September 202421
August 202421
July 202424
June 202446
May 202417

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202518
March 202520
February 202512
January 202515
December 20246
November 202425
October 202413
September 202412
August 202419
July 202416
June 202418
May 202445

A total of 204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202510
March 202514
February 202514
January 202514
December 202418
November 202418
October 202414
September 202413
August 202414
July 202412
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 1360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 104.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202592
April 202599
March 2025134
February 202599
January 2025112
December 202474
November 202488
October 202494
September 202470
August 202497
July 2024100
June 2024206
May 202495

A total of 101 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 202410
September 20243
August 20247
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 202512
February 202510
January 202510
December 202416
November 202420
October 202418
September 202415
August 202411
July 202417
June 202424
May 202420

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202510
February 202515
January 202511
December 202412
November 20245
October 202415
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 115 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
July 202413
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 202413
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 202 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202517
February 20257
January 202512
December 202419
November 20248
October 202413
September 20247
August 202434
July 202427
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Great Horton in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Southmere Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Other crime1
3. Club Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Other crime1
4. Upper Green (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Northside Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Walker Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Copley Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs5
9. Southmere Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Walshaw Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1

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