Crime in City, Bradford: statistics, rates and trends
9,880 crimes were recorded in City, Bradford in the 12 months to July 2026, 383.0 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 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
- Population and deprivation in City, Bradford
- Questions about crime in City, Bradford
- About this data
9,880 crimes were recorded in City, Bradford in the 12 months to July 2026, 383.0 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 3,556 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, City, Bradford has the 37th highest crime rate.
| Measure | City, Bradford | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 9,880 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 383.0 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 25,797 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in City, Bradford was highest in the year to July 2022 (10,564 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (8,838). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 9,880 | 383.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 9,909 | 384.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 9,943 | 385.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 10,378 | 402.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 10,564 | 409.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 8,838 | 342.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 9,250 | 358.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 9,973 | 386.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 9,923 | 384.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 969 |
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 846 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in City, Bradford 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, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+36%) and vehicle crime (+36%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-26%) and shoplifting (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,556 | 137.8 | 4.03 | -8% |
| Public order | 1,097 | 42.5 | 6.40 | -9% |
| Drugs | 946 | 36.7 | 11.22 | +36% |
| Other theft | 700 | 27.1 | 4.24 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 680 | 26.4 | 1.72 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 668 | 25.9 | 3.82 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 640 | 24.8 | 2.99 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 445 | 17.3 | 3.50 | +36% |
| Burglary | 346 | 13.4 | 3.79 | -7% |
| Other crime | 246 | 9.5 | 4.52 | +10% |
| Robbery | 205 | 7.9 | 5.88 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 205 | 7.9 | 4.70 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 86 | 3.3 | 3.43 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 60 | 2.3 | 2.83 | +28% |
Violence and sexual offences in City, Bradford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. City, Bradford recorded 3,556 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (137.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 36.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in City, Bradford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. City, Bradford recorded 1,097 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in City, Bradford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. City, Bradford recorded 946 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in City, Bradford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. City, Bradford recorded 700 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in City, Bradford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. City, Bradford recorded 680 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in City, Bradford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. City, Bradford recorded 668 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in City, Bradford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. City, Bradford recorded 640 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in City, Bradford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. City, Bradford recorded 445 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in City, Bradford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. City, Bradford recorded 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in City, Bradford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. City, Bradford recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in City, Bradford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. City, Bradford recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in City, Bradford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. City, Bradford recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in City, Bradford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. City, Bradford recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in City, Bradford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. City, Bradford recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to City, Bradford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to City, Bradford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs City, Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Horton | 2,956 | 130.4 | -66% |
| Manningham | 3,866 | 166.9 | -56% |
| Great Horton | 2,532 | 128.7 | -66% |
| Toller | 2,852 | 133.0 | -65% |
| Bowling and Barkerend | 3,993 | 169.0 | -56% |
| Wibsey | 2,023 | 123.7 | -68% |
| Clayton and Fairweather Green | 2,261 | 116.1 | -70% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,951 | 100.8 | -74% |
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 City, Bradford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Reyhill Grove | 792 |
| On or near Parking Area | 781 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 463 |
| On or near Broadway | 290 |
| On or near Queensgate | 267 |
| On or near Ivegate | 235 |
| On or near Nightclub | 215 |
| On or near A6181 | 206 |
| On or near Channing Way | 166 |
| On or near Centenary Square | 160 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in City, Bradford 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 | 3,365 | 34.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,383 | 24.1% |
| Under investigation | 977 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 929 | 9.4% |
| Not recorded | 680 | 6.9% |
| Local resolution | 536 | 5.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 472 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 311 | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 109 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 37 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 35 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 26 | 0.3% |
City, Bradford has an estimated population of 25,797. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in City, Bradford sits in decile 1.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | City, Bradford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.0% |
| Social rented homes | 19.4% |
| Private rented homes | 52.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 93.7% |
Is City, Bradford a safe place to live?
City, Bradford recorded 383.0 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 City, Bradford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,556 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (1,097).
Is crime in City, Bradford going up or down?
Recorded crime in City, Bradford was almost unchanged on the year before: 9,880 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 9,909 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers City, Bradford?
City, Bradford 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 City, Bradford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.