Crime Rate in Great Horton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Horton

The total recorded crimes in Great Horton, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 215 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Horton crime rate of 3.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (7.07% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (-36.67% decrease)
Great Horton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Cross Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Wyvern Close 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 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 July 2025 the Great Horton has recorded 215 crimes with crime rate of 3.90 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Horton)CrimesRank (Great Horton)CrimesRank (Great Horton)
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
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
Craven122 261,212 271,146 27
Ilkley97 281,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley90 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale58 30556 30515 30

Great Horton 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 106 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (99 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202519
May 202526
April 202518
March 202520
February 202512
January 202515
December 20246
November 202425
October 202413
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202517
May 20259
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 202519
April 202512
March 202512
February 202510
January 202510
December 202416
November 202420
October 202418
September 202415
August 202411

A total of 1164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025106
June 202599
May 202592
April 202599
March 2025134
February 202599
January 2025112
December 202474
November 202488
October 202494
September 202470
August 202497

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 20258
April 202510
March 202517
February 20257
January 202512
December 202419
November 20248
October 202413
September 20247
August 202434

A total of 199 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202530
May 20259
April 202519
March 202514
February 202511
January 202512
December 202414
November 202414
October 202415
September 202421
August 202421

A total of 185 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202520
May 202522
April 202510
March 202514
February 202514
January 202514
December 202418
November 202418
October 202414
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20257
April 202511
March 202510
February 202515
January 202511
December 202412
November 20245
October 202415
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20257
April 202511
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 202410
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Great Horton in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Cross Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Wyvern Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
4. Southmere Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Halstead Place (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Southmere Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Watmough Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Walker Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Pleasant Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Bakes Street (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1

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