Crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green: statistics, rates and trends
2,261 crimes were recorded in Clayton and Fairweather Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Clayton and Fairweather Green
- Questions about crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green
- About this data
2,261 crimes were recorded in Clayton and Fairweather Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,011 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clayton and Fairweather Green has the 893rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clayton and Fairweather Green | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,261 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.1 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,477 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,755 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,084). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 2,261 | 116.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,203 | 113.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,084 | 107.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,439 | 125.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,647 | 135.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,660 | 136.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,562 | 131.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,755 | 141.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,631 | 135.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 217 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clayton and Fairweather Green 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, vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+39%) and other crime (+39%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-10%) and burglary (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,011 | 51.9 | 1.52 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 202 | 10.4 | 0.68 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 187 | 9.6 | 1.95 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 172 | 8.8 | 1.30 | +17% |
| Public order | 151 | 7.8 | 1.17 | -2% |
| Other theft | 124 | 6.4 | 1.00 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 5.5 | 0.67 | +21% |
| Burglary | 99 | 5.1 | 1.44 | -10% |
| Other crime | 86 | 4.4 | 2.09 | +39% |
| Drugs | 77 | 4.0 | 1.21 | +35% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.0 | 0.76 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.8 | 0.79 | +36% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 0.24 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -93% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clayton and Fairweather Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 1,011 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 44.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clayton and Fairweather Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clayton and Fairweather Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clayton and Fairweather Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clayton and Fairweather Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 124 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 up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clayton and Fairweather Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clayton and Fairweather Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clayton and Fairweather Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clayton and Fairweather Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clayton and Fairweather Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clayton and Fairweather Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clayton and Fairweather Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 93% on the year before. It made up 0.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clayton and Fairweather Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clayton and Fairweather Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clayton and Fairweather Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Horton | 2,532 | 128.7 | +11% |
| Thornton and Allerton | 2,275 | 117.4 | +1% |
| Toller | 2,852 | 133.0 | +15% |
| City | 9,880 | 383.0 | +230% |
| Royds | 2,609 | 139.1 | +20% |
| Heaton | 2,056 | 102.1 | -12% |
| Queensbury | 1,210 | 78.6 | -32% |
| Manningham | 3,866 | 166.9 | +44% |
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 Clayton and Fairweather Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Springs Meadow | 63 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 48 |
| On or near Deep Lane | 40 |
| On or near Eton Fold | 39 |
| On or near Snowdens Walk | 33 |
| On or near Tanton Walk | 31 |
| On or near Thirsk Grange | 31 |
| On or near Clayton Road | 29 |
| On or near Raven Terrace | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clayton and Fairweather Green 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 | 784 | 34.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 746 | 33.0% |
| Not recorded | 202 | 8.9% |
| Under investigation | 185 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 119 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 36 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Clayton and Fairweather Green has an estimated population of 19,477. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clayton and Fairweather Green sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clayton and Fairweather Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.1% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.9% |
Is Clayton and Fairweather Green a safe place to live?
Clayton and Fairweather Green recorded 116.1 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 Clayton and Fairweather Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,011 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (202).
Is crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clayton and Fairweather Green was up 3% on the year before: 2,261 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,203 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clayton and Fairweather Green?
Clayton and Fairweather Green 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 Clayton and Fairweather Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.