Crime Rate in Windhill and Wrose: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Windhill and Wrose

The total recorded crimes in Windhill and Wrose, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 222 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Windhill and Wrose crime rate of 6.52 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 Windhill and Wrose, encompassing approximately 34,074 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (58.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-24.49% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
Windhill and Wrose Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bute Street with total crimes: 8
  • Carnegie Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Althorpe Grove with total crimes: 6

How safe is Windhill and Wrose?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Windhill and Wrose demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 2672 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Windhill and Wrose witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Windhill and Wrose had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 2,544 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Windhill and Wrose witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Windhill and Wrose Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Windhill and Wrose has recorded 222 crimes with crime rate of 6.52 ranking 12th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Windhill and Wrose crimes were 2,672. The crime rate of Windhill and Wrose in 2024 was 78.42 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Windhill and Wrose were around 2,544 crimes with yearly crime rate of 74.66 (year) or 6.22 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Windhill and Wrose)CrimesRank (Windhill and Wrose)CrimesRank (Windhill and Wrose)
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
Shipley227 112,847 102,266 20
Keighley West230 102,668 142,573 12
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

Windhill and Wrose Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (49 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (103 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 89 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (46 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (180 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 401 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202549
March 202526
February 202518
January 202521
December 202416
November 202421
October 202439
September 202414
August 202446
July 202431
June 202452
May 202431

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 202510
February 202515
January 20252
December 202414
November 202417
October 202411
September 202422
August 202414
July 202416
June 202432
May 202423

A total of 217 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20256
March 202512
February 202513
January 202511
December 202411
November 202425
October 202412
September 202415
August 202429
July 202421
June 202420
May 202421

A total of 245 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202515
February 202510
January 202516
December 202418
November 202423
October 202416
September 202410
August 202417
July 202419
June 202446
May 202428

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 1213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 93.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025106
April 202567
March 2025103
February 202554
January 202578
December 202489
November 202483
October 2024115
September 202484
August 202482
July 2024109
June 2024180
May 202463

A total of 71 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 181 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202513
February 20258
January 202512
December 202412
November 202420
October 202424
September 202417
August 20248
July 202419
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 202512
January 20254
December 20245
November 202416
October 202411
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 202413
November 20245
October 20246
September 202418
August 202430
July 202413
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Windhill and Wrose in May 2025

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

1. Bute Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Carnegie Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Althorpe Grove (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Tony Miller Approach (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Holt (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Plumpton Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Hawthorne Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Greenfield Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Charles Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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