Bradford is the most dangerous city in West Yorkshire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of West Yorkshire's 118 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Bradford in 2021 was 132 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to West Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 15% higher than the West Yorkshire rate of 113 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Bradford is the third most dangerous city, and the 247th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In March 2020, Bradford had the worst crime rate in West Yorkshire for other crime, with 157 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.44 per 1,000 inhabitants. June 2017 was also a bad month for Bradford residents, when it was West Yorkshire's most dangerous area for vehicle crime, recording 476 crimes at a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents. Bradford recorded 29 reports of possession of weapons during September 2015, making its crime rate of 0.08 the worst for possession of weapons in West Yorkshire that month.
The most common crimes in Bradford are violence and sexual offences, with 22,870 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 64. This is 11% higher than 2020's figure of 20,345 offences and a difference of 7.09 from 2020's crime rate of 57. Bradford's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 155 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 8% from 2020's figure of 168 crimes.
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Bradford is 27% higher than Yorkshire and The Humber and 45% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Bradford represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 132 | 47,119 |
| 2020 | 125 | 44,507 |
| 2019 | 136 | 48,433 |
| 2018 | 138 | 49,263 |
| 2017 | 122 | 43,380 |
| 2016 | 103 | 36,783 |
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| Bradford | West Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 6,582 | 18.48 | 37,271 | 15.98 | 14% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 155 | 0.44 | 1,815 | 0.78 | 77% safer |
| Burglary | 1,724 | 4.84 | 11,869 | 5.09 | 5% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4,888 | 13.72 | 25,787 | 11.06 | 19% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 1,623 | 4.56 | 7,866 | 3.37 | 26% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 1,235 | 3.47 | 6,240 | 2.68 | 23% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 2,863 | 8.04 | 17,250 | 7.40 | 8% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 403 | 1.13 | 2,134 | 0.91 | 19% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 6,501 | 18.25 | 37,730 | 16.18 | 11% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 406 | 1.14 | 2,252 | 0.97 | 15% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 1,592 | 4.47 | 12,833 | 5.50 | 23% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 411 | 1.15 | 2,222 | 0.95 | 17% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 2,448 | 6.87 | 13,222 | 5.67 | 17% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 22,870 | 64.20 | 122,105 | 52.35 | 18% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Farringdon Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Albert Way | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sugden Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Walker Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Leafsway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Brearton Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Moulson Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Higher Intake Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near East Parade | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Cottam Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Robbery | On or near Chapel Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Alma Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Moor Top Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Grange Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Nightclub | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Burras Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Spinners Gate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Upper Rushton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Sugden Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Westminster Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 25 | 21 | 23 | 18 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.63 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.44 | Safer |
| Burglary | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4.8 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | Safer |
| Drugs | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.99 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 54 | 57 | 57 | 64 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Bradford that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Villas Cricket Field | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 3.5 |
| Bradford Moor Park | 4 | 2 | 3 | - | 9 | 3 | 3.6 |
| Bradford Park Avenue Cricket Ground | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0.62 |
| Girlington Recreation Ground | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | 0 | 1.6 |
| Harold Park | 1 | - | 4 | - | 3 | 2 | 0.56 |
| King George V Memorial Playing Fields | 1 | 3 | - | - | 1 | 5 | 2.0 |
| Knowles Park | 2 | - | 6 | - | 3 | 7 | 3.3 |
| Lister Park | 1 | - | 3 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 1.2 |
| Myra Shay | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.31 |
| Peel Park | 8 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 1.3 |
| Victoria Park | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 0 | 0.52 |
| Wibsey Park | 2 | - | 2 | - | 4 | 6 | 1.2 |
Central Bradford & Barkerend West is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Bradford, followed by Broomfields & East Bowling in second place, and Holme Wood as the third most dangerous area. Bradford's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Calverley & Farsley North, Queensbury, and Wibsey St Enoch's.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton | 1,123 | 112 | 21st |
| Bankfoot | 890 | 141 | 16th |
| Barkerend East | 1,180 | 109 | 23rd |
| Bierley & Tong | 1,879 | 169 | Seventh |
| Bolton Road & Kings Road | 775 | 99 | 30th |
| Broomfields & East Bowling | 2,282 | 346 | Second |
| Brown Royd | 1,481 | 186 | Fifth |
| Buttershaw | 1,931 | 159 | Ninth |
| Calverley & Farsley North | 439 | 53 | 33rd |
| Canterbury | 1,062 | 108 | 26th |
| Central Bradford & Barkerend West | 5,906 | 361 | First |
| Clayton | 851 | 111 | 22nd |
| Eccleshill | 1,250 | 155 | 11th |
| Fairweather Green | 1,246 | 140 | 17th |
| Girlington | 864 | 105 | 27th |
| Great Horton & Brackenhill | 1,053 | 142 | 14th |
| Haigh Fold | 665 | 109 | 24th |
| Holme Wood | 1,984 | 241 | Third |
| Horton Bank | 897 | 103 | 28th |
| Idle | 1,624 | 133 | 18th |
| Laisterdyke & Bowling | 1,377 | 178 | Sixth |
| Low Moor | 914 | 117 | 20th |
| Manningham & Lister Park | 1,500 | 160 | Eighth |
| Queensbury | 937 | 85 | 32nd |
| Ravenscliffe | 1,445 | 206 | Fourth |
| Scholemoor | 1,430 | 109 | 25th |
| Shearbridge & University | 2,387 | 158 | Tenth |
| Thornbury | 1,344 | 147 | 13th |
| Toller Lane & Infirmary | 1,362 | 130 | 19th |
| Undercliffe | 1,530 | 151 | 12th |
| Wibsey St Enoch's | 587 | 95 | 31st |
| Wrose & Bolton Woods | 876 | 102 | 29th |
| Wyke | 1,327 | 142 | 15th |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Bradford for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Low Moor (84) | Ravenscliffe (301) |
| Bicycle Theft | Manningham & Lister Park (1) | Central Bradford & Barkerend West (47) |
| Burglary | Girlington (13) | Central Bradford & Barkerend West (179) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Calverley & Farsley North (36) | Holme Wood (345) |
| Drugs | Calverley & Farsley North (11) | Broomfields & East Bowling (237) |
| Other Crime | Calverley & Farsley North (9) | Broomfields & East Bowling (61) |
| Other Theft | Calverley & Farsley North (15) | Central Bradford & Barkerend West (435) |
| Possession of Weapons | Wibsey St Enoch's (1) | Broomfields & East Bowling (33) |
| Public Order | Calverley & Farsley North (49) | Central Bradford & Barkerend West (965) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Wyke (2) | Central Bradford & Barkerend West (95) |
| Shoplifting | Calverley & Farsley North (1) | Central Bradford & Barkerend West (567) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Calverley & Farsley North (1) | Central Bradford & Barkerend West (124) |
| Vehicle Crime | Canterbury (27) | Low Moor (103) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Calverley & Farsley North (198) | Broomfields & East Bowling (982) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Bradford change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in September, when Bradford saw a 110% increase in bicycle theft. Bradford saw a large fall in bicycle theft during December, when it fell by 86% compared to December in 2019. Rates of criminal damage and arson and theft from the person both fell year-on-year for every month during Bradford's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +28% | -17% | +16% | +39% | +9% | +13% | +20% | -2% | +19% | +39% |
| Bicycle Theft | -38% | -19% | - | +36% | - | +46% | +110% | -40% | -29% | -86% |
| Burglary | -39% | -42% | -25% | -26% | -35% | -22% | +5% | +3% | -17% | -38% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -3% | -34% | -27% | -8% | -3% | -6% | +1% | -8% | -3% | -13% |
| Drugs | +29% | +70% | +73% | +38% | +24% | -23% | +72% | +45% | -19% | +3% |
| Other Crime | +87% | +2% | +11% | +27% | +33% | +17% | +24% | -24% | - | +18% |
| Other Theft | -19% | -46% | -36% | -32% | -32% | -19% | -20% | -23% | -18% | -22% |
| Possession of Weapons | -30% | -15% | -23% | -31% | -22% | - | -8% | +59% | +8% | +26% |
| Public Order | +6% | -7% | +9% | +34% | +11% | +15% | +8% | -7% | -5% | +1% |
| Robbery | -31% | - | -59% | -49% | -15% | -19% | -14% | +6% | -51% | -44% |
| Shoplifting | -7% | -56% | -65% | -55% | -45% | -28% | -45% | -30% | -51% | -49% |
| Theft From the Person | -24% | -43% | -59% | -59% | -57% | -16% | - | -55% | -50% | -40% |
| Vehicle Crime | -45% | -39% | -39% | -52% | -50% | -53% | -28% | -37% | -47% | -53% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -8% | -10% | -7% | +1% | +8% | +21% | +8% | -4% | -2% | -2% |
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