Crime Rate in Wibsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wibsey

The total recorded crimes in Wibsey, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wibsey crime rate of 3.29 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
Wibsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Draughton Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Southfield Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Bradford.

    • 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 areas in the Bradford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Wibsey has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 3.29 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wibsey)CrimesRank (Wibsey)CrimesRank (Wibsey)
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
Shipley187 182,847 102,266 20
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
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

Wibsey 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202527
May 202532
April 202525
March 202511
February 202513
January 202510
December 202416
November 202420
October 202411
September 202417
August 202432

A total of 862 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202569
May 202588
April 202558
March 202573
February 202574
January 202570
December 202465
November 202480
October 202472
September 202465
August 202476

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202510
May 202514
April 202515
March 202524
February 20259
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 202410
September 20248
August 202419

A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 20254
April 20251
March 202516
February 202517
January 202513
December 20247
November 202410
October 202412
September 202414
August 202420

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202511
April 202515
March 202510
February 202515
January 202510
December 202417
November 202417
October 202414
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202514
April 202513
March 202520
February 202514
January 202512
December 202415
November 202413
October 202413
September 202412
August 202428

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 202513
March 202513
February 202518
January 202511
December 202417
November 202412
October 20246
September 202431
August 202417

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 202410
November 20249
October 202423
September 202435
August 202417

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
August 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Wibsey in July 2025

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

1. Draughton Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
3. Southfield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hydale Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Draughton Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Elmfield Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Brentford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Runswick Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Park Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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