Crime in Bradford district: statistics, rates and trends

73,156 crimes were recorded in Bradford district in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 31,013 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Bradford district has the 34th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bradford district was highest in the year to July 2018 (84,995 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (73,156). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bradford district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order.

The largest increases were in drugs (+27%) and vehicle crime (+18%). The largest falls were in public order (-14%) and theft from the person (-13%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bradford district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bradford district recorded 31,013 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 42.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bradford district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bradford district recorded 7,047 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bradford district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bradford district recorded 5,654 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bradford district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bradford district recorded 5,546 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bradford district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bradford district recorded 4,500 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bradford district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bradford district recorded 4,377 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bradford district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bradford district recorded 3,551 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bradford district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bradford district recorded 3,545 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bradford district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bradford district recorded 3,344 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bradford district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bradford district recorded 2,377 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bradford district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bradford district recorded 847 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bradford district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bradford district recorded 541 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bradford district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bradford district recorded 516 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bradford district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bradford district recorded 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Bradford district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bradford district.

52 areas within Bradford district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. City had the highest rate (383.0 per 1,000) and Addingham the lowest (24.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bradford district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bradford district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Bradford district has an estimated population of 563,605. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bradford district sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bradford district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.