Crime in Bowling and Barkerend: statistics, rates and trends
3,993 crimes were recorded in Bowling and Barkerend in the 12 months to July 2026, 169.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bowling and Barkerend at a glance
- Crime trends in Bowling and Barkerend
- Types of crime in Bowling and Barkerend
- Bowling and Barkerend compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bowling and Barkerend
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bowling and Barkerend
- Population and deprivation in Bowling and Barkerend
- Questions about crime in Bowling and Barkerend
- About this data
3,993 crimes were recorded in Bowling and Barkerend in the 12 months to July 2026, 169.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 1,722 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bowling and Barkerend has the 308th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bowling and Barkerend | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,993 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 169.0 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 23,632 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bowling and Barkerend was highest in the year to July 2023 (4,848 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (3,939). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 3,993 | 169.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,003 | 169.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,939 | 166.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,848 | 205.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,527 | 191.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,486 | 189.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,348 | 184.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,560 | 193.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,582 | 193.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 418 |
| June 2026 | 309 |
| May 2026 | 364 |
| April 2026 | 349 |
| March 2026 | 348 |
| February 2026 | 239 |
| January 2026 | 328 |
| December 2025 | 257 |
| November 2025 | 317 |
| October 2025 | 350 |
| September 2025 | 351 |
| August 2025 | 363 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bowling and Barkerend 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, public order, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+49%) and shoplifting (+28%). The largest falls were in other theft (-13%) and criminal damage and arson (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,722 | 72.9 | 2.13 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 347 | 14.7 | 0.96 | +0% |
| Public order | 307 | 13.0 | 1.96 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 284 | 12.0 | 2.44 | +49% |
| Other theft | 279 | 11.8 | 1.85 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 270 | 11.4 | 1.68 | -13% |
| Burglary | 194 | 8.2 | 2.32 | +2% |
| Drugs | 189 | 8.0 | 2.45 | +6% |
| Other crime | 185 | 7.8 | 3.71 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 3.1 | 0.38 | +28% |
| Robbery | 49 | 2.1 | 1.53 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 1.7 | 1.70 | +26% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 1.4 | 1.75 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 0.8 | 0.50 | +5% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bowling and Barkerend
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bowling and Barkerend recorded 1,722 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (72.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bowling and Barkerend
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bowling and Barkerend recorded 347 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bowling and Barkerend
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bowling and Barkerend recorded 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bowling and Barkerend
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bowling and Barkerend recorded 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bowling and Barkerend
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bowling and Barkerend recorded 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bowling and Barkerend
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bowling and Barkerend recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bowling and Barkerend
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bowling and Barkerend recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bowling and Barkerend
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bowling and Barkerend recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bowling and Barkerend
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bowling and Barkerend recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bowling and Barkerend
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bowling and Barkerend recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bowling and Barkerend
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bowling and Barkerend recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bowling and Barkerend
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bowling and Barkerend recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bowling and Barkerend
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bowling and Barkerend recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bowling and Barkerend
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bowling and Barkerend recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bowling and Barkerend, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bowling and Barkerend.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bowling and Barkerend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Moor | 2,517 | 118.2 | -30% |
| Tong | 4,221 | 200.4 | +19% |
| City | 9,880 | 383.0 | +127% |
| Little Horton | 2,956 | 130.4 | -23% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,951 | 100.8 | -40% |
| Manningham | 3,866 | 166.9 | -1% |
| Eccleshill | 3,042 | 153.3 | -9% |
| Wibsey | 2,023 | 123.7 | -27% |
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 Bowling and Barkerend over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gledhill Road | 114 |
| On or near New Augustus Street | 104 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 64 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 58 |
| On or near Butler Street East | 57 |
| On or near Haslam Close | 56 |
| On or near Bowling Hall Road | 52 |
| On or near Hendford Drive | 52 |
| On or near Sangster Way | 49 |
| On or near Back Irwell Street | 48 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bowling and Barkerend 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 | 1,404 | 35.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,250 | 31.3% |
| Under investigation | 415 | 10.4% |
| Not recorded | 347 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 148 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 135 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 116 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 60 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 52 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 29 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 24 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.3% |
Bowling and Barkerend has an estimated population of 23,632. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bowling and Barkerend sits in decile 1.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bowling and Barkerend |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% |
| Private rented homes | 32.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 93.9% |
Is Bowling and Barkerend a safe place to live?
Bowling and Barkerend recorded 169.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Bowling and Barkerend?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,722 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (347).
Is crime in Bowling and Barkerend going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bowling and Barkerend was almost unchanged on the year before: 3,993 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,003 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bowling and Barkerend?
Bowling and Barkerend 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 Bowling and Barkerend. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.