Crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green: statistics, rates and trends
2,237 crimes were recorded in Clayton and Fairweather Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Clayton and Fairweather Green
- Types of crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green
- Clayton and Fairweather Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clayton and Fairweather Green
- Demographics of Clayton and Fairweather Green
- Questions about crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (999), anti-social behaviour (186) and criminal damage and arson (180) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 914th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Clayton and Fairweather Green | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,237 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.9 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,477 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,734 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (2,098). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,237 | 114.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,224 | 114.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,098 | 107.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,400 | 123.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,632 | 135.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,691 | 138.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,550 | 130.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,734 | 140.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,671 | 137.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 193 |
| July 2026 | 180 |
| June 2026 | 190 |
| May 2026 | 208 |
| April 2026 | 206 |
| March 2026 | 205 |
| February 2026 | 185 |
| January 2026 | 193 |
| December 2025 | 171 |
| November 2025 | 178 |
| October 2025 | 175 |
| September 2025 | 153 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded notably more other crime (2.0 times the national rate), vehicle crime (82% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (50% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (38% below) and robbery (25% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 80 to 125 and drugs rose from 61 to 80.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 999 | 51.3 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 9.5 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 180 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 176 | 9.0 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Public order | 140 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 130 | 6.7 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 6.4 | 8.5 | +56% |
| Burglary | 100 | 5.1 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Other crime | 82 | 4.2 | 2.1 | +28% |
| Drugs | 80 | 4.1 | 3.3 | +31% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clayton and Fairweather Green; the highest is City, Bradford (386.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Queensbury, Bradford (77.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clayton and Fairweather Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Horton | 2,480 | 126.0 | +10% |
| Thornton and Allerton | 2,256 | 116.5 | +1% |
| Toller | 2,808 | 131.0 | +14% |
| City | 9,967 | 386.4 | +236% |
| Royds | 2,573 | 137.2 | +19% |
| Heaton | 2,044 | 101.5 | -12% |
| Queensbury | 1,193 | 77.5 | -33% |
| Manningham | 3,873 | 167.2 | +46% |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Clayton and Fairweather Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (121).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 121 |
| On or near Springs Meadow | 60 |
| On or near Deep Lane | 48 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 48 |
| On or near Eton Fold | 38 |
| On or near Snowdens Walk | 34 |
| On or near Bradford Road | 33 |
| On or near Clayton Road | 30 |
| On or near Sandhill Close | 29 |
| On or near Tanton Walk | 29 |
Of the 2,051 crimes in Clayton and Fairweather Green with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 186 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 757 | 36.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 753 | 36.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 191 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 114 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 64 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 36 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Clayton and Fairweather Green has an estimated population of 19,477 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), more children (24%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clayton and Fairweather Green average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Clayton and Fairweather Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Clayton and Fairweather Green a safe place to live?
Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 914th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 999 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (186).
Is crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,237 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,224 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clayton and Fairweather Green?
About 19,477 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clayton and Fairweather Green?
Clayton and Fairweather Green 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.