Crime Rate in Heaton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heaton

The total recorded crimes in Heaton, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heaton crime rate of 0.98 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 Heaton, encompassing approximately 163,063 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (-24.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
Heaton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Redbrook Way with total crimes: 9
  • Chellowfield Court with total crimes: 7

How safe is Heaton?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Heaton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 2083 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heaton recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Heaton had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 2,119 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heaton recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heaton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Heaton has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 0.42 ranking 19th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Heaton crimes were 2,083. The crime rate of Heaton in 2024 was 12.77 (year) or 1.06 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heaton were around 2,119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.77 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heaton)CrimesRank (Heaton)CrimesRank (Heaton)
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
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
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

Heaton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (101 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (95 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 90 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (192 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20258
March 202515
February 20253
January 20258
December 202410
November 202412
October 202416
September 202415
August 202425
July 202434
June 202418
May 202420

A total of 1212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 93.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 2025101
March 202595
February 202584
January 202589
December 202481
November 202482
October 202486
September 202469
August 202461
July 202490
June 2024192
May 2024106

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202514
February 202510
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 202414
September 202411
August 20244
July 202419
June 202422
May 202418

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20257
March 202515
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 202415
October 20248
September 202418
August 202415
July 202413
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 180 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20259
March 20259
February 202516
January 202510
December 202411
November 202412
October 202413
September 20247
August 202414
July 202421
June 202432
May 20249

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 202416
October 20249
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
December 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Heaton in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Redbrook Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Chellowfield Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Emmfield Drive (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Highfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Brantdale Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Parsons Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
8. Frizley Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Hazelwood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
10. Cliffe Wood Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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