Crime in Bingley, Bradford: statistics, rates and trends
1,446 crimes were recorded in Bingley, Bradford in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bingley, Bradford at a glance
- Crime trends in Bingley, Bradford
- Types of crime in Bingley, Bradford
- Bingley, Bradford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bingley, Bradford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bingley, Bradford
- Demographics of Bingley, Bradford
- Questions about crime in Bingley, Bradford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (607), anti-social behaviour (186) and criminal damage and arson (106) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,850th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bingley, Bradford | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,446 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.8 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 18,112 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bingley, Bradford peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,690 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,394). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,446 | 79.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,452 | 80.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,440 | 79.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,510 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,502 | 82.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,394 | 77.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,506 | 83.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,642 | 90.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,690 | 93.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 94 |
| July 2026 | 128 |
| June 2026 | 128 |
| May 2026 | 138 |
| April 2026 | 118 |
| March 2026 | 138 |
| February 2026 | 103 |
| January 2026 | 104 |
| December 2025 | 115 |
| November 2025 | 128 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 137 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bingley, Bradford recorded notably more other crime (38% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (37% below) and shoplifting (35% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 30 to 53 and criminal damage and arson rose from 81 to 106, while public order fell from 129 to 87 and shoplifting fell from 122 to 100.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 607 | 33.5 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 10.3 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 100 | 5.5 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Public order | 87 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Burglary | 76 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 4.1 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Other theft | 73 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Other crime | 53 | 2.9 | 2.1 | +77% |
| Drugs | 44 | 2.4 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bingley, Bradford; the highest is Keighley Central (189.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Bingley Rural (76.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bingley, Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley | 1,841 | 123.1 | +54% |
| Baildon | 1,340 | 81.9 | +3% |
| Keighley East | 1,620 | 90.3 | +13% |
| Bingley Rural | 1,492 | 76.6 | -4% |
| Heaton | 2,044 | 101.5 | +27% |
| Windhill and Wrose | 2,170 | 124.2 | +56% |
| Toller | 2,808 | 131.0 | +64% |
| Keighley Central | 3,459 | 189.0 | +137% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Bingley, Bradford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Burrage Street” (87).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Burrage Street | 87 |
| On or near Parking Area | 77 |
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Market Street | 63 |
| On or near Marley Court | 43 |
| On or near Kent Mews | 26 |
| On or near Myrtle Court | 25 |
| On or near York Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Harold Street | 21 |
| On or near Lyndon Terrace | 21 |
Of the 1,260 crimes in Bingley, Bradford with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 186 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 475 | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 432 | 34.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 22 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Bingley, Bradford has an estimated population of 18,112 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.9%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bingley, Bradford average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bingley, Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bingley, Bradford a safe place to live?
Bingley, Bradford recorded 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,850th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Bingley, Bradford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 607 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (186).
Is crime in Bingley, Bradford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bingley, Bradford was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,446 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,452 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bingley, Bradford?
About 18,112 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bingley, Bradford?
Bingley, 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.