Crime in Baildon, Bradford: statistics, rates and trends
1,340 crimes were recorded in Baildon, Bradford in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Baildon, Bradford
- Questions about crime in Baildon, Bradford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (529), anti-social behaviour (226) and public order (110) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,765th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Baildon, Bradford | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,340 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.9 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,370 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Baildon, Bradford peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,682 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,232). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,340 | 81.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,360 | 83.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,232 | 75.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,367 | 83.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,252 | 76.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,356 | 82.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,682 | 102.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,507 | 92.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,584 | 96.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 117 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Baildon, Bradford recorded notably more burglary (41% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (45% below) and other theft (43% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 54 to 76 and anti-social behaviour rose from 178 to 226, while other crime fell from 44 to 22 and other theft fell from 76 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 529 | 32.3 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 226 | 13.8 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 110 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Burglary | 82 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 4.6 | 8.5 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 3.7 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Other theft | 60 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +16% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -50% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Baildon, Bradford; the highest is Manningham (167.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Bingley, Bradford (79.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Baildon, Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley | 1,841 | 123.1 | +50% |
| Windhill and Wrose | 2,170 | 124.2 | +52% |
| Idle and Thackley | 1,964 | 99.1 | +21% |
| Heaton | 2,044 | 101.5 | +24% |
| Bingley | 1,446 | 79.8 | -2% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,941 | 100.3 | +23% |
| Eccleshill | 3,023 | 152.4 | +86% |
| Manningham | 3,873 | 167.2 | +104% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Baildon, Bradford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Firth Wood Avenue” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Firth Wood Avenue | 55 |
| On or near Aireview Crescent | 43 |
| On or near East Parade | 41 |
| On or near The Crescent | 40 |
| On or near Stubbings Road | 39 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 38 |
| On or near Knoll Park Drive | 37 |
| On or near Southcliffe Way | 28 |
| On or near Southcliffe Drive | 26 |
| On or near Lower Holme | 25 |
Of the 1,114 crimes in Baildon, Bradford with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 226 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 461 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 386 | 34.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Baildon, Bradford has an estimated population of 16,370 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Baildon, Bradford average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Baildon, Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Baildon, Bradford a safe place to live?
Baildon, Bradford recorded 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,765th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Baildon, Bradford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 529 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (226).
Is crime in Baildon, Bradford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Baildon, Bradford was down 1% on the year before: 1,340 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,360 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Baildon, Bradford?
About 16,370 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Baildon, Bradford?
Baildon, Bradford is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.