Crime Rate in Little Horton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Horton

The total recorded crimes in Little Horton, Bradford, UK in March 2025 are around 258 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Horton crime rate of 2.46 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (130) incidents (-2.99% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
Little Horton Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Street with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Otterburn Close with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Little Horton has recorded 258 crimes with crime rate of 2.46 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)
City1,045 113,143 112,778 1
Tong463 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend306 54,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central375 34,513 34,142 4
Manningham339 43,847 53,401 6
Royds262 62,992 83,135 8
Eccleshill233 103,428 73,160 7
Toller261 72,838 112,802 11
Bradford Moor223 112,923 92,910 9
Great Horton246 92,736 122,845 10
Shipley204 132,847 102,266 20
Keighley West188 172,668 142,573 12
Wyke213 122,421 172,286 18
Windhill and Wrose203 142,672 132,544 13
Bolton and Undercliffe170 202,510 152,462 14
Thornton and Allerton191 152,425 162,375 15
Wibsey189 162,417 182,359 16
Clayton and Fairweather Green173 192,267 192,347 17
Heaton182 182,083 212,119 21
Idle and Thackley150 222,235 202,282 19
Keighley East163 212,016 221,831 22
Bingley120 241,553 231,501 23
Bingley Rural123 231,527 241,407 25
Queensbury94 261,369 261,444 24
Baildon110 251,393 251,335 26
Craven88 281,212 271,146 27
Ilkley91 271,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley80 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Little Horton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 152 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (264 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (129 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20257
January 202518
December 20247
November 202425
October 202425
September 202410
August 202434
July 202418
June 202444
May 202417
April 202413

A total of 343 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202528
January 202531
December 202426
November 202442
October 202435
September 202421
August 202424
July 202422
June 202452
May 202419
April 202419

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
December 20242
November 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20249

A total of 108 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 202411
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 202415
July 20246
June 202412
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 1675 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 139.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 264 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025130
February 2025134
January 2025126
December 2024142
November 2024138
October 2024110
September 2024102
August 2024137
July 2024152
June 2024264
May 2024129
April 2024111

A total of 308 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202521
January 202525
December 202420
November 202433
October 202421
September 202411
August 202426
July 202432
June 202446
May 202431
April 202420

A total of 286 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202517
January 202513
December 202420
November 202419
October 202415
September 202429
August 202427
July 202427
June 202462
May 202420
April 202420

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 202411
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 150 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202515
January 20259
December 20249
November 202417
October 202414
September 202419
August 202412
July 202411
June 202414
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 202514
December 202416
November 202414
October 202416
September 202411
August 202419
July 202410
June 20248
May 202418
April 202410

A total of 144 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 202514
December 202410
November 202410
October 202417
September 20249
August 202413
July 202413
June 202424
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
April 20243

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
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Little Horton in March 2025

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

1. South Street (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Otterburn Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Crossley Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Round Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Mumford Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Nene Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Little Cross Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Arnside Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
10. Avenue Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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