Crime Rate in Bradley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradley

The total recorded crimes in Bradley, Pendle, UK in July 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradley crime rate of 2.91 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 Bradley, encompassing approximately 39,571 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (500.00% increase)
Bradley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swinden Hall Road with total crimes: 5
  • Clayton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Mayfair Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bradley?

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

  • Relative to Pendle:

    • In 2024, Bradley reported a higher crime volume than the Pendle average, with 1,318 crimes compared to 923. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bradley witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other areas in the Pendle.

    • In 2023, Bradley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Pendle average, with 1,112 crimes compared to 780. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bradley witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other areas in the Pendle.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Pendle, Bradley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bradley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bradley has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 0.96 ranking 3th out of 11 in the Pendle, UK

In 2024, the total Bradley crimes were 1,318. The crime rate of Bradley in 2024 was 33.31 (year) or 2.78 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Pendle.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bradley were around 1,112 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.10 (year) or 2.34 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Pendle.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradley)CrimesRank (Bradley)CrimesRank (Bradley)
Waterside & Horsfield150 11,370 31,237 1
Whitefield & Walverden125 21,541 11,137 3
Vivary Bridge111 41,445 21,150 2
Marsden & Southfield107 51,150 5994 5
Brierfield West & Reedley79 7956 6869 6
Brierfield East & Clover Hill102 6871 7711 7
Earby & Coates57 8678 8600 8
Barnoldswick42 9583 9560 9
Boulsworth & Foulridge39 10495 11435 10
Barrowford & Pendleside32 11530 10433 11
Fence & Higham15 12134 12122 12

Bradley 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202536
May 202556
April 202538
March 202536
February 202537
January 202528
December 202442
November 202436
October 202438
September 202440
August 202437

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 202512
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 345 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202529
May 202531
April 202519
March 202532
February 202521
January 202530
December 202420
November 202426
October 202436
September 202432
August 202440

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20253
May 202514
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 202411
October 20249
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bradley in July 2025

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

1. Swinden Hall Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Clayton Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mayfair Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
4. Bevan Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Highfield Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Baker Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chatham Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
8. Pollard Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rutland Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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