Crime Rate in Wyke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wyke

The total recorded crimes in Wyke, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 149 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wyke crime rate of 6.62 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
Wyke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Wyke Green with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Blackstone Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Wyke has recorded 149 crimes with crime rate of 6.62 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wyke)CrimesRank (Wyke)CrimesRank (Wyke)
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
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

Wyke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 112 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (150 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 92.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 2025100
March 2025104
February 202558
January 202587
December 202481
November 202481
October 202485
September 202479
August 202494
July 2024112
June 2024150
May 202498

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202512
March 202510
February 202511
January 202510
December 202416
November 202414
October 202412
September 202414
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 202419

A total of 222 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202518
March 202516
February 20259
January 202513
December 202416
November 202412
October 202425
September 202413
August 202419
July 202417
June 202436
May 202420

A total of 167 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202516
February 20259
January 202510
December 202411
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 202414
July 202414
June 202416
May 202416

A total of 201 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 202522
February 202513
January 202518
December 202412
November 202414
October 202418
September 202421
August 202421
July 202417
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 202516
February 202516
January 202514
December 202413
November 202412
October 202415
September 202418
August 202418
July 202410
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 202512
February 202512
January 202513
December 202412
November 202411
October 202415
September 20248
August 202418
July 202419
June 202422
May 202420

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20249
August 20244
July 202417
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 78 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Wyke in May 2025

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

1. Lower Wyke Green (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Blackstone Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Cameron Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Bluebell Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clay Hill Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
7. Frogmore Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. St Mary'S Mount (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Hanson Mount (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
10. Ruffield Side (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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