Crime Rate in Shipley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shipley

The total recorded crimes in Shipley, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 227 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shipley crime rate of 5.66 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 Shipley, encompassing approximately 40,072 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (25.40% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
Shipley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Way with total crimes: 22
  • Glenwood Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Well Croft with total crimes: 9

How safe is Shipley?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Shipley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 2847 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Shipley witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Shipley had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 2,266 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shipley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bradford, Shipley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Shipley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shipley has recorded 227 crimes with crime rate of 5.66 ranking 11th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Shipley crimes were 2,847. The crime rate of Shipley in 2024 was 71.05 (year) or 5.92 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shipley were around 2,266 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.55 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shipley)CrimesRank (Shipley)CrimesRank (Shipley)
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
Royds249 92,992 83,135 8
Bradford Moor210 142,923 92,910 9
Great Horton210 132,736 122,845 10
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

Shipley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1016 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202563
March 202582
February 202564
January 202565
December 202465
November 202461
October 202477
September 202485
August 202494
July 202468
June 2024128
May 202485

A total of 252 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202514
February 20257
January 202523
December 20248
November 202424
October 202417
September 202433
August 202423
July 20247
June 202464
May 202410

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 20258
February 202514
January 20257
December 202410
November 202413
October 202411
September 202412
August 202414
July 202417
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 439 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202528
March 202532
February 202526
January 202525
December 202425
November 202431
October 202415
September 202452
August 202440
July 202434
June 202462
May 202435

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202516
February 202511
January 202520
December 202415
November 202421
October 202416
September 202420
August 202419
July 202420
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 312 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202521
February 202517
January 202527
December 202418
November 202418
October 202422
September 202426
August 202438
July 202431
June 202430
May 202435

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20254
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202514
March 202512
February 202510
January 20255
December 202413
November 202414
October 202410
September 202428
August 202429
July 202419
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 202515
December 20243
November 20244
October 202413
September 20247
August 202415
July 202414
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

High Crime Locations Shipley in May 2025

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

1. Park Way (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
2. Glenwood Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs2
3. Well Croft (Map)
Total9
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sunny Bank (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order1
5. Lynton Drive (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
6. Richmond Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Upper Ada Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Central Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bradford Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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