Crime Rate in Royds: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royds

The total recorded crimes in Royds, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 249 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royds crime rate of 4.85 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (119) incidents (19.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
Royds Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Henna Close with total crimes: 10
  • Brackenholme Royd with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Royds has recorded 249 crimes with crime rate of 4.85 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Royds)CrimesRank (Royds)CrimesRank (Royds)
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
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
Heaton160 192,083 212,119 21
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

Royds Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 99 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (212 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202512
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 20249
August 20249
July 202414
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 225 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202513
March 202519
February 202517
January 202511
December 202416
November 202410
October 202420
September 202416
August 202415
July 202416
June 202434
May 20249

A total of 261 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20259
March 202526
February 202513
January 202510
December 202413
November 202417
October 202420
September 202419
August 202426
July 202422
June 202444
May 202419

A total of 375 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202532
March 202533
February 202512
January 20258
December 202420
November 202443
October 202425
September 202421
August 202415
July 202426
June 202458
May 202453

A total of 1464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 112.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025119
April 2025100
March 2025113
February 202595
January 2025100
December 2024119
November 202490
October 2024107
September 2024105
August 202499
July 202499
June 2024212
May 2024106

A total of 105 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 202512
January 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 202412
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 202510
December 202413
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 20246
July 202411
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 277 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 202521
February 202514
January 202512
December 202410
November 202417
October 202427
September 202428
August 202429
July 202433
June 202450
May 202416

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 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
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Royds in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Henna Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Brackenholme Royd (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Poppy Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Wyre Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Allerby Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Harbour Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Calderstone Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Heaton Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Dunnington Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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