Crime Rate in Heaton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heaton

The total recorded crimes in Heaton, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 176 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heaton crime rate of 1.08 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
Heaton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redbrook Way with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Briarfield Road 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 July 2025 the Heaton has recorded 176 crimes with crime rate of 0.59 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heaton)CrimesRank (Heaton)CrimesRank (Heaton)
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
Great Horton215 122,736 122,845 10
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
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

Heaton 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 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202517
April 20259
March 20259
February 202516
January 202510
December 202411
November 202412
October 202413
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 992 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 202514
April 202516
March 202514
February 202510
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 202414
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 202416
October 20249
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202514
May 202517
April 20258
March 202515
February 20253
January 20258
December 202410
November 202412
October 202416
September 202415
August 202425

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20252
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202516
May 202519
April 20257
March 202515
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 202415
October 20248
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Heaton in July 2025

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

1. Redbrook Way (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
3. Briarfield Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Briery Field (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Aireville Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Midland Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thorn Wood (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. Frizley Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Midland Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Alton Grove (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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