Crime Rate in Worth Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worth Valley

The total recorded crimes in Worth Valley, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worth Valley crime rate of 11.12 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 Worth Valley, encompassing approximately 9,979 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-9.30% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Worth Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • James Street with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Moorfield Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Worth Valley?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Worth Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 1019 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Worth Valley recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Worth Valley had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 1,085 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Worth Valley recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Worth Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Worth Valley has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 11.12 ranking 28th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Worth Valley crimes were 1,019. The crime rate of Worth Valley in 2024 was 102.11 (year) or 8.51 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Worth Valley were around 1,085 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.72 (year) or 9.06 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worth Valley)CrimesRank (Worth Valley)CrimesRank (Worth Valley)
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
Windhill and Wrose222 122,672 132,544 13
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
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Worth Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20254
March 20257
February 20258
January 202511
December 20247
November 202414
October 20247
September 20244
August 202422
July 202413
June 202422
May 202416

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20249
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20249
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202543
March 202537
February 202519
January 202534
December 202439
November 202431
October 202425
September 202426
August 202436
July 202435
June 202450
May 202432

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20258
December 20243
November 202412
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202518
March 20253
February 202511
January 202511
December 202410
November 20245
October 202414
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 202411
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Worth Valley in May 2025

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

1. James Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Moorfield Drive (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Southlea Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Surgery Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ebor Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Boland Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Todley Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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