Crime Rate in Royds: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royds

The total recorded crimes in Royds, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 258 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royds crime rate of 5.02 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 Royds, encompassing approximately 51,377 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (120) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (43) incidents (72.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
Royds Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brackenholme Royd with total crimes: 11
  • Braine Croft with total crimes: 8
  • Reevy Park Court with total crimes: 7

How safe is Royds?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Royds reported a higher crime volume than the Bradford average, with 2,992 crimes compared to 2,854. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Royds witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Royds experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bradford average, with 3,135 crimes compared to 2,771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Royds witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Royds Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Royds has recorded 258 crimes with crime rate of 5.02 ranking 9th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Royds crimes were 2,992. The crime rate of Royds in 2024 was 58.24 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Royds were around 3,135 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.02 (year) or 5.08 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Royds)CrimesRank (Royds)CrimesRank (Royds)
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
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

Royds 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 120 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (119 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (100 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (113 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 119 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (105 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (99 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025120
June 2025102
May 2025119
April 2025100
March 2025113
February 202595
January 2025100
December 2024119
November 202490
October 2024107
September 2024105
August 202499

A total of 234 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202525
May 202529
April 202513
March 202519
February 202517
January 202511
December 202416
November 202410
October 202420
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 90 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 202512
January 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 202412
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202529
May 202529
April 202532
March 202533
February 202512
January 20258
December 202420
November 202443
October 202425
September 202421
August 202415

A total of 206 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202519
May 202523
April 20259
March 202526
February 202513
January 202510
December 202413
November 202417
October 202420
September 202419
August 202426

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 202513
March 202521
February 202514
January 202512
December 202410
November 202417
October 202427
September 202428
August 202429

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20258
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 202510
December 202413
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 202512
April 202510
March 202512
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Royds in July 2025

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

1. Brackenholme Royd (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Braine Croft (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
3. Reevy Park Court (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Reevy Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Mandeville Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Headland Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
7. Beacon Place (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Roy Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Eaglesfield Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pickles Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5

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