Crime in Bradford Moor: statistics, rates and trends
2,496 crimes were recorded in Bradford Moor in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bradford Moor at a glance
- Crime trends in Bradford Moor
- Types of crime in Bradford Moor
- Bradford Moor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bradford Moor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bradford Moor
- Demographics of Bradford Moor
- Questions about crime in Bradford Moor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,100), anti-social behaviour (209) and criminal damage and arson (184) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 866th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bradford Moor | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,496 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.2 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 21,293 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bradford Moor of any year here (2,496 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,496 | 117.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,686 | 126.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,702 | 126.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,118 | 146.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,188 | 149.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,660 | 124.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,903 | 136.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,201 | 150.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,071 | 144.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 234 |
| July 2026 | 238 |
| June 2026 | 204 |
| May 2026 | 229 |
| April 2026 | 204 |
| March 2026 | 218 |
| February 2026 | 168 |
| January 2026 | 170 |
| December 2025 | 194 |
| November 2025 | 187 |
| October 2025 | 229 |
| September 2025 | 221 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bradford Moor recorded notably more other crime (2.4 times the national rate), drugs (2.3 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (51% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (36% below) and shoplifting (27% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 84 to 162 and burglary rose from 63 to 90, while shoplifting fell from 227 to 132 and other theft fell from 193 to 133.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,100 | 51.7 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 209 | 9.8 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 184 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Public order | 170 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Drugs | 162 | 7.6 | 3.3 | +93% |
| Other theft | 133 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 132 | 6.2 | 8.5 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 115 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Other crime | 109 | 5.1 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Burglary | 90 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +43% |
| Robbery | 38 | 1.8 | 1.4 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.1 | 1.0 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.0 | 0.8 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bradford Moor; 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 Bradford Moor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling and Barkerend | 3,999 | 169.2 | +44% |
| Eccleshill | 3,023 | 152.4 | +30% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,941 | 100.3 | -14% |
| Tong | 4,166 | 197.8 | +69% |
| City | 9,967 | 386.4 | +230% |
| Manningham | 3,873 | 167.2 | +43% |
| Little Horton | 2,893 | 127.6 | +9% |
| Windhill and Wrose | 2,170 | 124.2 | +6% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Bradford Moor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Burlington Avenue” and “Petrol Station” (96 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Burlington Avenue | 96 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 96 |
| On or near Leeds Old Road | 84 |
| On or near Gain Lane | 71 |
| On or near School Square | 64 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 62 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 55 |
| On or near Fitzroy Road | 52 |
| On or near Thornbury Street | 47 |
| On or near Bower Green | 45 |
Of the 2,287 crimes in Bradford Moor with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 209 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 848 | 37.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 778 | 34.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 267 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 101 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 100 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Bradford Moor has an estimated population of 21,293 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (37%, against 18%), more students (14.2%, against 7.9%) and fewer retired residents (8.1%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bradford Moor average decile 1.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bradford Moor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 42.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 36.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 89.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bradford Moor a safe place to live?
Bradford Moor recorded 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 866th 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 Bradford Moor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,100 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (209).
Is crime in Bradford Moor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradford Moor was down 7% on the year before: 2,496 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,686 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bradford Moor?
About 21,293 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bradford Moor?
Bradford Moor 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.