Crime Rate in Wyke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wyke

The total recorded crimes in Wyke, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 193 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wyke crime rate of 8.57 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 Wyke, encompassing approximately 22,519 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (23.94% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
Wyke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Wyke Green with total crimes: 9
  • Hanson Court with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Wyke?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Wyke demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 2421 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wyke recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Wyke had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 2,286 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wyke recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wyke Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wyke has recorded 193 crimes with crime rate of 8.57 ranking 15th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Wyke crimes were 2,421. The crime rate of Wyke in 2024 was 107.51 (year) or 8.96 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wyke were around 2,286 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.51 (year) or 8.46 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wyke)CrimesRank (Wyke)CrimesRank (Wyke)
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
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

Wyke 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 88 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (100 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (104 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
April 202512
March 202516
February 202516
January 202514
December 202413
November 202412
October 202415
September 202418
August 202418

A total of 998 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202571
May 202570
April 2025100
March 2025104
February 202558
January 202587
December 202481
November 202481
October 202485
September 202479
August 202494

A total of 177 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202513
April 20257
March 202522
February 202513
January 202518
December 202412
November 202414
October 202418
September 202421
August 202421

A total of 168 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20258
April 202518
March 202516
February 20259
January 202513
December 202416
November 202412
October 202425
September 202413
August 202419

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20253
April 202512
March 202510
February 202511
January 202510
December 202416
November 202414
October 202412
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202511
May 202513
April 202514
March 202516
February 20259
January 202510
December 202411
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202515
April 202516
March 202512
February 202512
January 202513
December 202412
November 202411
October 202415
September 20248
August 202418

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20259
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253
January 20255
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Wyke in July 2025

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

1. Lower Wyke Green (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hanson Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. St Mary'S Mount (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Royds Hall Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Oakenshaw Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Spartan Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Clay Hill Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Worsnop Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sal Nook Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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