Crime in Bingley, Bradford: statistics, rates and trends
1,500 crimes were recorded in Bingley, Bradford in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bingley, Bradford
- Questions about crime in Bingley, Bradford
- About this data
1,500 crimes were recorded in Bingley, Bradford in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 617 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bingley, Bradford has the 1,741st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bingley, Bradford | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,500 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.8 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 18,112 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bingley, Bradford was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,707 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,413). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 1,500 | 82.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,422 | 78.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,435 | 79.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,524 | 84.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,497 | 82.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,413 | 78.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,482 | 81.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,666 | 92.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,707 | 94.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 148 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bingley, 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+90%) and criminal damage and arson (+28%). The largest falls were in public order (-31%) and burglary (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 617 | 34.1 | 0.99 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 204 | 11.3 | 0.73 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 112 | 6.2 | 0.75 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 5.9 | 0.86 | +28% |
| Public order | 90 | 5.0 | 0.75 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 4.4 | 0.89 | +22% |
| Burglary | 74 | 4.1 | 1.16 | -14% |
| Other theft | 73 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -4% |
| Other crime | 55 | 3.0 | 1.44 | +90% |
| Drugs | 44 | 2.4 | 0.74 | -4% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.8 | 0.61 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.8 | 0.80 | +250% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.6 | 0.67 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bingley, Bradford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bingley, Bradford recorded 617 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 41.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bingley, Bradford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bingley, Bradford recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bingley, Bradford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bingley, Bradford recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bingley, Bradford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bingley, Bradford recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bingley, Bradford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bingley, Bradford recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bingley, Bradford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bingley, Bradford recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bingley, Bradford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bingley, Bradford recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bingley, Bradford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bingley, Bradford recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bingley, Bradford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bingley, Bradford recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bingley, Bradford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bingley, Bradford recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bingley, Bradford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bingley, Bradford recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bingley, Bradford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bingley, Bradford recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bingley, Bradford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bingley, Bradford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bingley, Bradford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bingley, Bradford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bingley, Bradford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bingley, Bradford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bingley, Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley | 1,842 | 123.2 | +49% |
| Baildon | 1,347 | 82.3 | -1% |
| Keighley East | 1,684 | 93.9 | +13% |
| Bingley Rural | 1,517 | 77.9 | -6% |
| Heaton | 2,056 | 102.1 | +23% |
| Windhill and Wrose | 2,204 | 126.2 | +52% |
| Toller | 2,852 | 133.0 | +61% |
| Keighley Central | 3,479 | 190.1 | +130% |
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 Bingley, Bradford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Burrage Street | 99 |
| On or near Parking Area | 78 |
| On or near Market Street | 67 |
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Marley Court | 45 |
| On or near Kent Mews | 30 |
| On or near Myrtle Court | 26 |
| On or near Bailey Hills Road | 25 |
| On or near York Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Mornington Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bingley, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 487 | 32.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 452 | 30.1% |
| Not recorded | 204 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
Bingley, Bradford has an estimated population of 18,112. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bingley, Bradford sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bingley, Bradford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Bingley, Bradford a safe place to live?
Bingley, Bradford recorded 82.8 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 Bingley, Bradford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 617 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (204).
Is crime in Bingley, Bradford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bingley, Bradford was up 5% on the year before: 1,500 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,422 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bingley, Bradford?
Bingley, 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 Bingley, Bradford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.