Crime Rate in Shipley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shipley

The total recorded crimes in Shipley, Bradford, UK in March 2025 are around 204 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shipley crime rate of 5.09 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 Shipley, encompassing approximately 40,072 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (28.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
Shipley Crime Hotspots

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

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

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Shipley has recorded 204 crimes with crime rate of 5.09 ranking 13th 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.

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
Little Horton258 83,444 63,466 5
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
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

Shipley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 945 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202582
February 202564
January 202565
December 202465
November 202461
October 202477
September 202485
August 202494
July 202468
June 2024128
May 202485
April 202471

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 73 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 225 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202511
January 202520
December 202415
November 202421
October 202416
September 202420
August 202419
July 202420
June 202436
May 202417
April 202414

A total of 303 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202517
January 202527
December 202418
November 202418
October 202422
September 202426
August 202438
July 202431
June 202430
May 202435
April 202420

A total of 240 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 64 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202514
January 20257
December 202410
November 202413
October 202411
September 202412
August 202414
July 202417
June 202426
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 20255
December 202413
November 202414
October 202410
September 202428
August 202429
July 202419
June 202428
May 202416
April 202427

A total of 407 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202526
January 202525
December 202425
November 202431
October 202415
September 202452
August 202440
July 202434
June 202462
May 202435
April 202430

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 202515
December 20243
November 20244
October 202413
September 20247
August 202415
July 202414
June 202416
May 20247
April 202412

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Shipley in March 2025

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

1. Park Way (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Well Croft (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Glenwood Avenue (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
4. Crosley View (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary2
5. Central Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dale Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Higher Coach Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
9. Higher Coach Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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