WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: West Yorkshire Police Police

Crime in Wibsey, Bradford

Comprehensive safety analysis for Wibsey, localized within Bradford.

Total Crimes

175
trending_down -15.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

113.96per 1k
trending_down -0.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

15,847

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences62
Anti-social Behaviour40
Vehicle Crime19
Burglary18
Other Theft11
Robbery6
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Public Order5
Drug Offences4
Other Crime2
Weapons Possession2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Scholes Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5
5
On or near Draughton Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near Petrol Station Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near B6380 Map
Burglary: 2Drugs: 1Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near Victoria Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1
4
On or near Rathmell Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Priestley Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Elm Tree Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Abb Scott Lane Map
Burglary: 2
2
On or near Sunny Bank Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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Local Rank

#19safest in Bradford

National Safety

Top 12%Riskiest

City Average

122.6per 1k

Local Policing

Bradford South

West Yorkshire Police

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Local Priorities

Tong Ward Area

  • Nuisance bikes and ASB vehicles.
     
  • To target anti-social vehicle use, speeding, inconsiderate parking around schools across the ward areas. To target anti-social behaviour in relation to use of vehicles and motorcycles, including untaxed and uninsured vehicles and abandoned vehicles. 
     
  • To disrupt and target misuse of drugs offences and ASB behaviour by increasing high visibility patrols around Holmewood including Broadstone Way, both parades of Shops, Tyersal Lane areas of Holmewood and derelict buildings. 
     
  • Working with the community to develop intelligence in relation to larger scale drug dealing and drug cultivation, distribution and dealing. 
     
  • To target and prevent the use of knives and knife related crime and reduce violent crime by utilising the fixed knife amnesty bin, regular robust and fair use of stop search powers and high visibility patrols in hotspot areas.

Issued: 5 Apr 2026

Status Update

  • Officers from Bradford South have conducted two vehicle operations in conjunction with the council vehicle enforcement team which has led to the removal of 11 unregistered and untaxed vehicles and over 20 caravans from the ward area. This operation will continue in the coming months. 
     
  • NPT officers make regular targeted patrols of Holmewood and a contact point has been set up at the community café which takes place on a Tuesday morning for residents to drop in and talk to a local PCSO and raise issues. The time now is 10am but will be subject to change depending on demand. 
     
  • Intelligence continues to be received and acted on in relation to drug dealing and cannabis cultivation, and this has led to the discovery and seizure of several large-scale cannabis productions which are currently under investigation. 
     

Actioned: 8 Apr 2026

Queensbury Ward Area

  • To continue to obtain & execute warrants, follow up & develop drugs intelligence to disrupt the supply of controlled drugs in the area.
     
  • To work with partners, community groups and schools to reduce ASB in the area in the form of inconsiderate parking at Home Farm, Shibden Head and Foxhill Primary Schools 
     
  • To address the issues of ASB at Russell Hall Park and surrounding areas, as well as West End/Sandbeds at school finish times.
     
  • To tackle the anti-social use of vehicles and speeding issues within the village by conducting regular speedwatch initiatives and traffic operations.
     
  • To tackle ongoing Burglary and Theft From Motor Vehicle crime within the area through pro-active patrols, offering crime prevention advice to residents and taking positive action where required.
     
  • Robustly dealing with off-road bike issues in the ward area through working alongside Op Steerside colleagues and taking positive action against perpetrators.

Issued: 5 Apr 2026

Status Update

  • We’re regularly reviewing drug intelligence and continue to execute warrants within the ward targeting drug supply and cannabis farms.
     
  • Officers are in contact partners including community groups, schools and deal with any issues within ward regarding ASB or parking outside schools.
     
  • Officers are conducting daily patrols of Russell Hall Park due to the recent ASB issues and the homeless male now residing in a tent within the park.
     
  • We’re regularly conducting speed watch operation across the ward and officers are targeting vehicles committing driving offences.
     

Actioned: 5 Apr 2026

Royds Ward Area

  • To target anti-social vehicle, use, nuisance off road quads and bikes. This will be achieved by utilising Police specialist units, working with partners, dealing positively with offenders using Police and local authority powers / legislation, operation Steerside operations, leaflet drops / intelligence gathering and seizing off road quads and bikes.
     
  • To deal with speeding issues. This will be achieved by utilising partnership awareness campaigns, Police monitoring (community speed watch) and enforcement.

Issued: 5 Apr 2026

Status Update

  • Nuisance vehicles – Operation Steerside officers continue to provide an increased presence in the area, supporting local NPT officers in tackling reports of anti-social vehicular usage and nuisance off road bikes.
     
  • Royd ward (speeding) – Speed watch operations continue to be carried out at several locations across the ward, where residents have highlighted speeding vehicles as a concern.

Actioned: 5 Apr 2026

Wyke Ward Area

  • Nuisance bikes and ASB vehicles. 
    To target anti-social vehicle use, speeding, inconsiderate parking around schools and problem locations across the ward area. To target anti-social behaviour in relation to use of vehicles and motorcycles, including untaxed and uninsured vehicles and abandoned vehicles. 
     
  • To disrupt and target misuse of drugs offences and ASB behaviour by increasing high visibility patrols around Wyke village and shopping areas, parks and local youth targeted locations. 

Issued: 5 Apr 2026

Status Update

  • We have conducted vehicle operations in the Wyke area to remove untaxed and uninsured vehicles from the Wyke area, and these have been a great success. This was in conjunction with the vehicle enforcement team from Bradford Council. We have also conducted Speedwatch dates at Tong Village, Shetcliffe Lane, Westfield Lane, and Lower Wyke Lane to enforce speed and advise drivers of local restrictions. 
     
  • Local PC’s and PCSO’s make regular patrols of ASB hotspots including the shops at Wyke and various youth congregation points around the Wycoller and Wyke estates. They have also responded to calls from the St Marys crescent areas and are working with Incommunities to offer support to residents who have been experiencing ASB. 
     

Actioned: 5 Apr 2026

Wibsey Ward Area

  • To target anti-social vehicle, use, nuisance off road quads and bikes. This will be achieved by utilising Police specialist units, working with partners, dealing positively with offenders using Police and local authority powers / legislation, operation Steerside operations, leaflet drops / intelligence gathering and seizing off road quads and bikes.
     
  • To deal with parking and obstruction issues in the village. This will be achieved by providing an increased visible presence in the area, working with traffic enforcement officers issuing tickets and carrying out traffic enforcement operations.
     
  • To deal with speeding issues. This will be achieved by utilising partnership awareness campaigns, Police monitoring (community speed watch) and enforcement.
     
  • To tackle reports of ASB by local youths on Fair Road near to the Coop. The reports include youths throwing eggs at passing motorists, gathering in large groups intimidating customers and littering.

Issued: 5 Apr 2026

Status Update

  • Nuisance vehicles – Operation Steerside officers have continued to provide an increased presence in the area, supporting local NPT officers in tackling reports of anti-social vehicular usage and nuisance off road bikes.
     
  • Parking & obstruction – Bradford South NPT continue to carry out regular joint NPT / Council parking wardens traffic enforcement operations at Local Primary Schools in response to complaints from neighbours / parents.
     
  • Speeding – Speed watch operations continue to be carried out at several locations across the ward, where residents have highlighted speeding vehicles as a concern.
     
  • ASB by local youths – Youths responsible for ASB continue to be referred to the ASB and early action team for further intervention.

Actioned: 5 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL13

Contact Point- Victoria Park Bowling Hut

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Contact Point – Victoria Park Bowling Hut

 

Event Type: Contact Point 

Title: Contact Point Centre

Description: Meet with your local ward PCSO's 

Start Date/Time: Monday 13th July 09:30 am

End Date/Time: Monday 13th July 11:30am

Address: Victoria Park, Cleckheaton Road

Bradford

Postcode: BD12 7AT

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9:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Cleckheaton Road, Oakenshaw, bradford

JUL13

Contact Point - Sutton Centre

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Contact Point - Sutton Centre

Event Type: Contact Point 

Title: Contact Point Centre

Description: Meet with your local ward PCSO's 

Start Date/Time: Monday 13th July 10:00am

End Date/Time: Monday 13th July11:00am

Address: Kyffin Place

Bradford

Postcode:BD4 8NB

 

 

***While NPT officers will normally attend, there may be times when they are unable to do so due to other operational demands.

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Kyffin Place, Bradford

JUL15

Queensbury Food Bank

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Event Type: Drop in

Title Queensbury Food Bank

Description Contact Point with Local ward Pcso’s

Start Date/Time Wednesday 15th July 11:00am

End Date/Time Wednesday 15th July 12:00pm

Address 25 High Street, Queensbury, BD13 2PE

 

***While NPT officers will normally attend, there may be times when they are unable to do so due to other operational demands.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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25 High Street , Queensbury, Bradford

JUL16

The TFD Centre - Contact Point

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If you have any concerns or issues you would like to discuss please pop along and see us

Event : Contact Point

Description : Contact Point drop in with your local PCSO for the area.

Start date/time: Thursday 16th July 10:00am

End date/time: Thursday 16th July 11:00am

Address : Broadstone Way

Postcode :BD4 0FJ

** Please note that attendance at the above event point is subject to emergency call demand at the time, and therefore attendance cannot be guaranteed in advance. If we cannot attend and you need to speak to an Officer urgently, please dial 101. **

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Broadstone Way, Holmewood, Bradford

JUL20

Contact Point- Victoria Park Bowling Hut

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Contact Point – Victoria Park Bowling Hut

 

Event Type: Contact Point 

Title: Contact Point Centre

Description: Meet with your local ward PCSO's 

Start Date/Time: Monday 20th July 09:30 am

End Date/Time: Monday 20th July 11:30am

Address: Victoria Park, Cleckheaton Road

Bradford

Postcode: BD12 7AT

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9:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Cleckheaton Road, Oakenshaw, bradford

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