Crime in Eccleshill: statistics, rates and trends
3,042 crimes were recorded in Eccleshill in the 12 months to July 2026, 153.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Eccleshill at a glance
- Crime trends in Eccleshill
- Types of crime in Eccleshill
- Eccleshill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eccleshill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eccleshill
- Population and deprivation in Eccleshill
- Questions about crime in Eccleshill
- About this data
3,042 crimes were recorded in Eccleshill in the 12 months to July 2026, 153.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,165 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eccleshill has the 409th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eccleshill | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,042 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 153.3 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,839 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eccleshill was highest in the year to July 2018 (4,129 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,944). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 3,042 | 153.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,127 | 157.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,944 | 148.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,518 | 177.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,885 | 195.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,617 | 182.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,477 | 175.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,763 | 189.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,129 | 208.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 282 |
| June 2026 | 233 |
| May 2026 | 253 |
| April 2026 | 233 |
| March 2026 | 243 |
| February 2026 | 231 |
| January 2026 | 222 |
| December 2025 | 245 |
| November 2025 | 227 |
| October 2025 | 325 |
| September 2025 | 268 |
| August 2025 | 280 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eccleshill 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, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+38%) and vehicle crime (+18%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-16%) and burglary (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,165 | 58.7 | 1.72 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 445 | 22.4 | 1.46 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 285 | 14.4 | 2.12 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 277 | 14.0 | 1.69 | -16% |
| Public order | 206 | 10.4 | 1.56 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 160 | 8.1 | 1.64 | +18% |
| Burglary | 146 | 7.4 | 2.08 | -15% |
| Other theft | 133 | 6.7 | 1.05 | -10% |
| Drugs | 98 | 4.9 | 1.51 | +38% |
| Other crime | 75 | 3.8 | 1.79 | -10% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.4 | 1.01 | +93% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +57% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Eccleshill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eccleshill recorded 1,165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eccleshill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eccleshill recorded 445 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eccleshill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eccleshill recorded 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eccleshill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eccleshill recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eccleshill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eccleshill recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eccleshill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eccleshill recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eccleshill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eccleshill recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eccleshill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eccleshill recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eccleshill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eccleshill recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eccleshill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eccleshill recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eccleshill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eccleshill recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eccleshill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eccleshill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Eccleshill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eccleshill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eccleshill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eccleshill recorded 7 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Eccleshill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eccleshill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eccleshill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,951 | 100.8 | -34% |
| Idle and Thackley | 1,977 | 99.7 | -35% |
| Bradford Moor | 2,517 | 118.2 | -23% |
| Windhill and Wrose | 2,204 | 126.2 | -18% |
| Bowling and Barkerend | 3,993 | 169.0 | +10% |
| Manningham | 3,866 | 166.9 | +9% |
| City | 9,880 | 383.0 | +150% |
| Baildon | 1,347 | 82.3 | -46% |
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 Eccleshill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 459 |
| On or near Fagley Lane | 73 |
| On or near Kimberwicke Walk | 53 |
| On or near Larwood Drive | 45 |
| On or near Moorwell Place | 44 |
| On or near Ravenscliffe Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Foston Close | 40 |
| On or near Lambourne Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Rillington Mead | 39 |
| On or near Bayswater Grove | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eccleshill 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 | 963 | 31.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 931 | 30.6% |
| Not recorded | 445 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 255 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 140 | 4.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 89 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 70 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 22 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
Eccleshill has an estimated population of 19,839. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eccleshill sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eccleshill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.4% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% |
| Private rented homes | 21.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 48.5% |
Is Eccleshill a safe place to live?
Eccleshill recorded 153.3 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 Eccleshill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (445).
Is crime in Eccleshill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eccleshill was down 3% on the year before: 3,042 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,127 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eccleshill?
Eccleshill 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 Eccleshill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.