Crime in Bowling and Barkerend: statistics, rates and trends
3,999 crimes were recorded in Bowling and Barkerend in the 12 months to August 2026, 169.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bowling and Barkerend
- Questions about crime in Bowling and Barkerend
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,707), anti-social behaviour (328) and public order (314) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 310th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Bowling and Barkerend | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,999 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 169.2 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 23,632 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bowling and Barkerend peaked in the year to August 2023 (4,771 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (3,893). 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 | 3,999 | 169.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,067 | 172.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,893 | 164.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,771 | 201.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,598 | 194.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,437 | 187.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,398 | 186.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,523 | 191.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,625 | 195.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 369 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bowling and Barkerend recorded notably more other crime (3.6 times the national rate), drugs (2.7 times the national rate) and burglary (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (62% below) and theft from the person (47% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 194 to 287 and shoplifting rose from 55 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,707 | 72.2 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 328 | 13.9 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 314 | 13.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 287 | 12.1 | 5.0 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 281 | 11.9 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 277 | 11.7 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Burglary | 208 | 8.8 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Drugs | 206 | 8.7 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Other crime | 178 | 7.5 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 3.2 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Robbery | 49 | 2.1 | 1.4 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 38 | 1.6 | 1.0 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 30 | 1.3 | 0.8 | +36% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bowling and Barkerend; the highest is City, Bradford (386.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Bolton and Undercliffe (100.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bowling and Barkerend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Moor | 2,496 | 117.2 | -31% |
| Tong | 4,166 | 197.8 | +17% |
| City | 9,967 | 386.4 | +128% |
| Little Horton | 2,893 | 127.6 | -25% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,941 | 100.3 | -41% |
| Manningham | 3,873 | 167.2 | -1% |
| Eccleshill | 3,023 | 152.4 | -10% |
| Wibsey | 2,093 | 128.0 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 16% of the crime recorded in Bowling and Barkerend over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Gledhill Road” (123).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gledhill Road | 123 |
| On or near New Augustus Street | 103 |
| On or near Butler Street East | 59 |
| On or near Haslam Close | 59 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 58 |
| On or near Hendford Drive | 50 |
| On or near Sangster Way | 48 |
| On or near Back Irwell Street | 47 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
Of the 3,671 crimes in Bowling and Barkerend with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 328 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,413 | 38.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,278 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 365 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 159 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 136 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 132 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 73 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 48 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 29 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 25 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Bowling and Barkerend has an estimated population of 23,632 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (6.7%, against 3.4%), more residents with no qualifications (33%, against 18%) and more households without a car (40%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bowling and Barkerend average decile 1.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bowling and Barkerend | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 33.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 93.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bowling and Barkerend a safe place to live?
Bowling and Barkerend recorded 169.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 310th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Bowling and Barkerend?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,707 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (328).
Is crime in Bowling and Barkerend going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bowling and Barkerend was down 2% on the year before: 3,999 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,067 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bowling and Barkerend?
About 23,632 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bowling and Barkerend?
Bowling and Barkerend 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.