Crime in City, Bradford: statistics, rates and trends
9,967 crimes were recorded in City, Bradford in the 12 months to August 2026, 386.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in City, Bradford at a glance
- Crime trends in City, Bradford
- Types of crime in City, Bradford
- City, Bradford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in City, Bradford
- What happened after crimes were reported in City, Bradford
- Demographics of City, Bradford
- Questions about crime in City, Bradford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (3,477), public order (1,109) and drugs (973) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 38th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | City, Bradford | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 9,967 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 386.4 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 25,797 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in City, Bradford peaked in the year to August 2022 (10,607 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (8,918). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 9,967 | 386.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 9,834 | 381.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 9,956 | 385.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 10,401 | 403.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 10,607 | 411.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 8,918 | 345.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 9,055 | 351.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 10,078 | 390.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 9,952 | 385.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 932 |
| July 2026 | 970 |
| June 2026 | 877 |
| May 2026 | 884 |
| April 2026 | 833 |
| March 2026 | 718 |
| February 2026 | 669 |
| January 2026 | 692 |
| December 2025 | 780 |
| November 2025 | 877 |
| October 2025 | 869 |
| September 2025 | 866 |
Compared with England and Wales, City, Bradford recorded notably more drugs (11.5 times the national rate), public order (6.5 times the national rate) and robbery (6.0 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 693 to 973 and vehicle crime rose from 334 to 459, while possession of weapons fell from 112 to 90.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,477 | 134.8 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Public order | 1,109 | 43.0 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Drugs | 973 | 37.7 | 3.3 | +40% |
| Other theft | 714 | 27.7 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 710 | 27.5 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 685 | 26.6 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 663 | 25.7 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 459 | 17.8 | 5.0 | +37% |
| Burglary | 369 | 14.3 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Other crime | 239 | 9.3 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Robbery | 212 | 8.2 | 1.4 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 212 | 8.2 | 1.7 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 90 | 3.5 | 1.0 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 55 | 2.1 | 0.8 | +2% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
City, Bradford has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs City, Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Horton | 2,893 | 127.6 | -67% |
| Manningham | 3,873 | 167.2 | -57% |
| Great Horton | 2,480 | 126.0 | -67% |
| Toller | 2,808 | 131.0 | -66% |
| Bowling and Barkerend | 3,999 | 169.2 | -56% |
| Wibsey | 2,093 | 128.0 | -67% |
| Clayton and Fairweather Green | 2,237 | 114.9 | -70% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,941 | 100.3 | -74% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in City, Bradford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (801).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 801 |
| On or near Reyhill Grove | 776 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 468 |
| On or near Broadway | 300 |
| On or near Queensgate | 285 |
| On or near Ivegate | 249 |
| On or near A6181 | 209 |
| On or near Nightclub | 208 |
| On or near Channing Way | 175 |
| On or near Mann'S Court | 164 |
Of the 9,257 crimes in City, Bradford with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 710 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 3,369 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,391 | 25.8% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 961 | 10.4% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 955 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 546 | 5.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 478 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 333 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 112 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 36 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 22 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
City, Bradford has an estimated population of 25,797 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (21.6%, against 7.9%), more private renting (52%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (8.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up City, Bradford average decile 1.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | City, Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 8.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 21.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 56.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 52.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 93.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is City, Bradford a safe place to live?
City, Bradford recorded 386.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 38th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in City, Bradford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,477 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (1,109).
Is crime in City, Bradford going up or down?
Recorded crime in City, Bradford was up 1% on the year before: 9,967 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 9,834 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of City, Bradford?
About 25,797 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers City, Bradford?
City, Bradford 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.