Crime in Baildon, Bradford: statistics, rates and trends
1,347 crimes were recorded in Baildon, Bradford in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Baildon, Bradford at a glance
- Crime trends in Baildon, Bradford
- Types of crime in Baildon, Bradford
- Baildon, Bradford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Baildon, Bradford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Baildon, Bradford
- Population and deprivation in Baildon, Bradford
- Questions about crime in Baildon, Bradford
- About this data
1,347 crimes were recorded in Baildon, Bradford in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 534 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Baildon, Bradford has the 1,764th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Baildon, Bradford | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,347 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.3 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,370 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Baildon, Bradford was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,656 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,242). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,347 | 82.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,354 | 82.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,242 | 75.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,363 | 83.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,261 | 77.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,399 | 85.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,656 | 101.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,466 | 89.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,602 | 97.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 128 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 138 |
| April 2026 | 105 |
| March 2026 | 103 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 137 |
| August 2025 | 124 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Baildon, Bradford 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+48%) and shoplifting (+42%). The largest falls were in other crime (-45%) and vehicle crime (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 534 | 32.6 | 0.95 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 236 | 14.4 | 0.94 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 111 | 6.8 | 1.00 | +18% |
| Public order | 108 | 6.6 | 0.99 | -8% |
| Burglary | 83 | 5.1 | 1.43 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 4.5 | 0.55 | +42% |
| Other theft | 57 | 3.5 | 0.54 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 3.4 | 0.69 | -29% |
| Drugs | 30 | 1.8 | 0.56 | -6% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.5 | 0.69 | -45% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.1 | 0.81 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.50 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.37 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Baildon, Bradford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Baildon, Bradford recorded 534 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Baildon, Bradford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Baildon, Bradford recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Baildon, Bradford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Baildon, Bradford recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Baildon, Bradford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Baildon, Bradford recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Baildon, Bradford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Baildon, Bradford recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Baildon, Bradford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Baildon, Bradford recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Baildon, Bradford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Baildon, Bradford recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Baildon, Bradford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Baildon, Bradford recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Baildon, Bradford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Baildon, Bradford recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Baildon, Bradford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Baildon, Bradford recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Baildon, Bradford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Baildon, Bradford recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Baildon, Bradford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Baildon, Bradford recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Baildon, Bradford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Baildon, Bradford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Baildon, Bradford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Baildon, Bradford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Baildon, Bradford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Baildon, Bradford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Baildon, Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley | 1,842 | 123.2 | +50% |
| Windhill and Wrose | 2,204 | 126.2 | +53% |
| Idle and Thackley | 1,977 | 99.7 | +21% |
| Heaton | 2,056 | 102.1 | +24% |
| Bingley | 1,500 | 82.8 | +1% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,951 | 100.8 | +23% |
| Eccleshill | 3,042 | 153.3 | +86% |
| Manningham | 3,866 | 166.9 | +103% |
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 Baildon, Bradford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Firth Wood Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Aireview Crescent | 44 |
| On or near Stubbings Road | 43 |
| On or near The Crescent | 40 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 38 |
| On or near Knoll Park Drive | 35 |
| On or near East Parade | 32 |
| On or near Southcliffe Way | 28 |
| On or near Lower Holme | 27 |
| On or near Cliffe Terrace | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Baildon, Bradford 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 452 | 33.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 386 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 236 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
Baildon, Bradford has an estimated population of 16,370. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Baildon, Bradford sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Baildon, Bradford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Baildon, Bradford a safe place to live?
Baildon, Bradford recorded 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Baildon, Bradford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 534 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (236).
Is crime in Baildon, Bradford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Baildon, Bradford was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,347 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,354 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Baildon, Bradford?
Baildon, Bradford is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Baildon, Bradford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.