Crime Rate in Wibsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wibsey

The total recorded crimes in Wibsey, Bradford, UK in March 2025 are around 189 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wibsey crime rate of 4.04 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 Wibsey, encompassing approximately 46,761 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (-1.35% decrease)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
Wibsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Priestley Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Lemon Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Wibsey?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Wibsey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 2417 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wibsey recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wibsey had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 2,359 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wibsey recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wibsey Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wibsey has recorded 189 crimes with crime rate of 4.04 ranking 16th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Wibsey crimes were 2,417. The crime rate of Wibsey in 2024 was 51.69 (year) or 4.31 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wibsey were around 2,359 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.45 (year) or 4.20 (month) ranking 16 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
Shipley204 132,847 102,266 20
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
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

Wibsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (174 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202518
January 202511
December 202417
November 202412
October 20246
September 202431
August 202417
July 202413
June 202426
May 202413
April 202420

A total of 174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202515
January 202510
December 202417
November 202417
October 202414
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202442
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
January 202510
December 202416
November 202420
October 202411
September 202417
August 202432
July 202447
June 202446
May 202421
April 202414

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202517
January 202513
December 20247
November 202410
October 202412
September 202414
August 202420
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 20259
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 202410
September 20248
August 202419
July 202420
June 202442
May 202417
April 202412

A total of 194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202514
January 202512
December 202415
November 202413
October 202413
September 202412
August 202428
July 202420
June 202426
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 962 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202573
February 202574
January 202570
December 202465
November 202480
October 202472
September 202465
August 202476
July 202470
June 2024174
May 202479
April 202464

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 202410
November 20249
October 202423
September 202435
August 202417
July 202412
June 20246
May 20247
April 202414

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Wibsey in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Priestley Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Lemon Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft5
Drugs1
5. Kenmore Drive (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Runswick Terrace (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pearson Road (West) (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Robbery1
8. Mayo Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bagnall Terrace (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Smith Avenue (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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