Crime Rate in Wyke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wyke

The total recorded crimes in Wyke, Bradford, UK in March 2025 are around 213 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wyke crime rate of 9.46 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (104) incidents (79.31% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
Wyke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Wyke Green with total crimes: 39
  • Netherlands Square with total crimes: 9
  • Wycoller Road with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wyke has recorded 213 crimes with crime rate of 9.46 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)
City1,045 113,143 112,778 1
Tong463 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend306 54,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central375 34,513 34,142 4
Manningham339 43,847 53,401 6
Little Horton258 83,444 63,466 5
Royds262 62,992 83,135 8
Eccleshill233 103,428 73,160 7
Toller261 72,838 112,802 11
Bradford Moor223 112,923 92,910 9
Great Horton246 92,736 122,845 10
Shipley204 132,847 102,266 20
Keighley West188 172,668 142,573 12
Windhill and Wrose203 142,672 132,544 13
Bolton and Undercliffe170 202,510 152,462 14
Thornton and Allerton191 152,425 162,375 15
Wibsey189 162,417 182,359 16
Clayton and Fairweather Green173 192,267 192,347 17
Heaton182 182,083 212,119 21
Idle and Thackley150 222,235 202,282 19
Keighley East163 212,016 221,831 22
Bingley120 241,553 231,501 23
Bingley Rural123 231,527 241,407 25
Queensbury94 261,369 261,444 24
Baildon110 251,393 251,335 26
Craven88 281,212 271,146 27
Ilkley91 271,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley80 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Wyke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202513
January 202518
December 202412
November 202414
October 202418
September 202421
August 202421
July 202417
June 202418
May 20247
April 202419

A total of 215 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 1105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025104
February 202558
January 202587
December 202481
November 202481
October 202485
September 202479
August 202494
July 2024112
June 2024150
May 202498
April 202476

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 202513
December 202412
November 202411
October 202415
September 20248
August 202418
July 202419
June 202422
May 202420
April 202413

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20249
August 20244
July 202417
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 168 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wyke in March 2025

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

1. Lower Wyke Green (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences34
Public order4
Other theft1
2. Netherlands Square (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Wycoller Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
4. Milner Ing (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
5. Hatton Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Cameron Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. High Fernley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Greengates Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. St Mary'S Mount (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Shirley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1

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