Crime Rate in Shipley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shipley

The total recorded crimes in Shipley, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 187 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shipley crime rate of 4.67 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (24.14% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
Shipley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Central Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Park Way with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Shipley has recorded 187 crimes with crime rate of 4.67 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shipley)CrimesRank (Shipley)CrimesRank (Shipley)
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
Royds258 92,992 83,135 8
Toller258 82,838 112,802 11
Bradford Moor216 112,923 92,910 9
Great Horton215 122,736 122,845 10
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

Shipley 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 72 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202534
April 202528
March 202532
February 202526
January 202525
December 202425
November 202431
October 202415
September 202452
August 202440

A total of 193 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202514
April 20258
March 202514
February 20257
January 202523
December 20248
November 202424
October 202417
September 202433
August 202423

A total of 259 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202520
May 202516
April 202513
March 202521
February 202517
January 202527
December 202418
November 202418
October 202422
September 202426
August 202438

A total of 865 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202558
May 202579
April 202563
March 202582
February 202564
January 202565
December 202465
November 202461
October 202477
September 202485
August 202494

A total of 194 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20254
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20258
April 20258
March 20254
February 202510
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202526
May 202519
April 202512
March 20258
February 202514
January 20257
December 202410
November 202413
October 202411
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20258
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 202515
December 20243
November 20244
October 202413
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202518
April 202514
March 202512
February 202510
January 20255
December 202413
November 202414
October 202410
September 202428
August 202429

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
April 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20258
February 20253
January 202510
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Shipley in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Central Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Park Way (Map)
Total8
Bicycle theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Well Croft (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Market Square (Map)
Total7
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Glenwood Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
8. Cliff Wood Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. John Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Springswood Road (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1

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