Crime Rate in Bradley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradley

The total recorded crimes in Bradley, Pendle, UK in May 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradley crime rate of 3.59 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
Bradley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dover Street with total crimes: 7
  • Harvey Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Bradley has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 1.26 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradley)CrimesRank (Bradley)CrimesRank (Bradley)
Waterside & Horsfield146 11,370 31,237 1
Whitefield & Walverden125 31,541 11,137 3
Vivary Bridge116 41,445 21,150 2
Marsden & Southfield111 51,150 5994 5
Brierfield West & Reedley103 6956 6869 6
Brierfield East & Clover Hill80 7871 7711 7
Earby & Coates74 8678 8600 8
Barnoldswick43 9583 9560 9
Boulsworth & Foulridge30 11495 11435 10
Barrowford & Pendleside40 10530 10433 11
Fence & Higham14 12134 12122 12

Bradley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 415 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202519
March 202532
February 202521
January 202530
December 202420
November 202426
October 202436
September 202432
August 202440
July 202435
June 202470
May 202423

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 202411
October 20249
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 543 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202538
March 202536
February 202537
January 202528
December 202442
November 202436
October 202438
September 202440
August 202437
July 202436
June 202484
May 202435

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Dover Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Harvey Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Gertrude Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Hollins Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
6. Bevan Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. A6068 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. St Philip'S Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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