Crime in Bradford Moor: statistics, rates and trends
2,517 crimes were recorded in Bradford Moor in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bradford Moor
- Questions about crime in Bradford Moor
- About this data
2,517 crimes were recorded in Bradford Moor in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,115 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bradford Moor has the 848th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bradford Moor | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,517 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.2 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 21,293 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bradford Moor was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,209 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,517). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 2,517 | 118.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,628 | 123.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,770 | 130.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,135 | 147.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,139 | 147.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,696 | 126.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,925 | 137.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,209 | 150.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,042 | 142.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 255 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bradford Moor 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+73%) and burglary (+34%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-63%) and shoplifting (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,115 | 52.4 | 1.53 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 209 | 9.8 | 0.64 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 194 | 9.1 | 1.34 | +13% |
| Public order | 183 | 8.6 | 1.29 | -4% |
| Drugs | 152 | 7.1 | 2.18 | +73% |
| Other theft | 136 | 6.4 | 1.00 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 131 | 6.2 | 0.74 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 111 | 5.2 | 1.06 | +6% |
| Other crime | 107 | 5.0 | 2.38 | +10% |
| Burglary | 86 | 4.0 | 1.14 | +34% |
| Robbery | 38 | 1.8 | 1.32 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.1 | 1.16 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.0 | 1.20 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.5 | 0.28 | -63% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bradford Moor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bradford Moor recorded 1,115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 44.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bradford Moor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bradford Moor recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bradford Moor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bradford Moor recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bradford Moor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bradford Moor recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bradford Moor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bradford Moor recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bradford Moor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bradford Moor recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bradford Moor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bradford Moor recorded 131 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 45% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bradford Moor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bradford Moor recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bradford Moor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bradford Moor recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bradford Moor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bradford Moor recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bradford Moor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bradford Moor recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bradford Moor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bradford Moor recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bradford Moor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bradford Moor recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bradford Moor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bradford Moor recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bradford Moor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bradford Moor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradford Moor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling and Barkerend | 3,993 | 169.0 | +43% |
| Eccleshill | 3,042 | 153.3 | +30% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,951 | 100.8 | -15% |
| Tong | 4,221 | 200.4 | +70% |
| City | 9,880 | 383.0 | +224% |
| Manningham | 3,866 | 166.9 | +41% |
| Little Horton | 2,956 | 130.4 | +10% |
| Windhill and Wrose | 2,204 | 126.2 | +7% |
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 Bradford Moor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Burlington Avenue | 96 |
| On or near Leeds Old Road | 95 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 90 |
| On or near Gain Lane | 76 |
| On or near School Square | 64 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 62 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 62 |
| On or near Gladstone Street | 49 |
| On or near Wellands Terrace | 48 |
| On or near Thornbury Street | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bradford Moor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 885 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 799 | 31.7% |
| Under investigation | 250 | 9.9% |
| Not recorded | 209 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 100 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 95 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 89 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 22 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
Bradford Moor has an estimated population of 21,293. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bradford Moor sits in decile 1.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bradford Moor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 27.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 89.3% |
Is Bradford Moor a safe place to live?
Bradford Moor recorded 118.2 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 Bradford Moor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (209).
Is crime in Bradford Moor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradford Moor was down 4% on the year before: 2,517 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,628 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bradford Moor?
Bradford Moor 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 Bradford Moor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.