Crime Rate in Little Horton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Horton

The total recorded crimes in Little Horton, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 325 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Horton crime rate of 3.09 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 Little Horton, encompassing approximately 105,028 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (176) incidents (15.03% increase)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
Little Horton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Woodville Terrace with total crimes: 10
  • Kettlewell Drive with total crimes: 9

How safe is Little Horton?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Little Horton reported a higher crime volume than the Bradford average, with 3,444 crimes compared to 2,854. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Little Horton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Little Horton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bradford average, with 3,466 crimes compared to 2,771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Little Horton witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bradford, Little Horton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Little Horton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Little Horton has recorded 325 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 ranking 6th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Little Horton crimes were 3,444. The crime rate of Little Horton in 2024 was 32.79 (year) or 2.73 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Little Horton were around 3,466 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.00 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little Horton)CrimesRank (Little Horton)CrimesRank (Little 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
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
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

Little 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 176 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (153 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (119 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (130 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (130 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 134 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (126 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 142 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (110 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (102 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (137 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1597 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025176
June 2025153
May 2025119
April 2025130
March 2025130
February 2025134
January 2025126
December 2024142
November 2024138
October 2024110
September 2024102
August 2024137

A total of 99 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 202411
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202514
May 20257
April 20253
March 202513
February 202510
January 202514
December 202416
November 202414
October 202416
September 202411
August 202419

A total of 246 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202525
May 202519
April 202519
March 202517
February 202517
January 202513
December 202420
November 202419
October 202415
September 202429
August 202427

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202528
May 202516
April 202515
March 202514
February 20257
January 202518
December 20247
November 202425
October 202425
September 202410
August 202434

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202516
April 202512
March 20256
February 20258
January 202514
December 202410
November 202410
October 202417
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 344 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202519
May 202532
April 202531
March 202524
February 202528
January 202531
December 202426
November 202442
October 202435
September 202421
August 202424

A total of 250 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 202518
April 202518
March 202522
February 202521
January 202525
December 202420
November 202433
October 202421
September 202411
August 202426

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20254
April 202512
March 202512
February 202515
January 20259
December 20249
November 202417
October 202414
September 202419
August 202412

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 202411
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
December 20242
November 20246
September 20242
August 20243

High Crime Locations Little Horton in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Other theft12
2. Woodville Terrace (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
3. Kettlewell Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Aston Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime1
5. South Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Back Greaves Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Burnett Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Boynton Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Seldon Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
10. Ransdale Drive (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime5

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