Crime in Great Horton: statistics, rates and trends
2,532 crimes were recorded in Great Horton in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.7 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 Great Horton at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Horton
- Types of crime in Great Horton
- Great Horton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Great Horton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Horton
- Population and deprivation in Great Horton
- Questions about crime in Great Horton
- About this data
2,532 crimes were recorded in Great Horton in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.7 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 1,143 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Great Horton has the 698th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Horton | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,532 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.7 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,680 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Horton was highest in the year to July 2020 (3,223 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,525). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 2,532 | 128.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,525 | 128.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,721 | 138.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,805 | 142.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,800 | 142.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,938 | 149.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,223 | 163.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,999 | 152.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,007 | 152.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 204 |
| June 2026 | 217 |
| May 2026 | 252 |
| April 2026 | 217 |
| March 2026 | 221 |
| February 2026 | 165 |
| January 2026 | 189 |
| December 2025 | 180 |
| November 2025 | 202 |
| October 2025 | 240 |
| September 2025 | 219 |
| August 2025 | 226 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Horton 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, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+20%) and drugs (+17%). The largest falls were in robbery (-17%) and anti-social behaviour (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,143 | 58.1 | 1.70 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 199 | 10.1 | 1.49 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 198 | 10.1 | 2.04 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 8.8 | 0.57 | -15% |
| Other theft | 173 | 8.8 | 1.37 | -6% |
| Public order | 158 | 8.0 | 1.21 | -12% |
| Burglary | 127 | 6.5 | 1.82 | +13% |
| Drugs | 117 | 5.9 | 1.82 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 92 | 4.7 | 0.56 | +16% |
| Other crime | 79 | 4.0 | 1.90 | -1% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.2 | 1.26 | +60% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.2 | 0.90 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.7 | 0.42 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.6 | 0.68 | +120% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Horton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Horton recorded 1,143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Horton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Horton recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Horton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Horton recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Horton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Horton recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Horton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Horton recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Horton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Horton recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Horton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Horton recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Horton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Horton recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Horton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Horton recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Horton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Horton recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Horton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Horton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Great Horton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Great Horton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Great Horton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Great Horton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Horton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Horton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Great Horton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Horton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Horton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton and Fairweather Green | 2,261 | 116.1 | -10% |
| Royds | 2,609 | 139.1 | +8% |
| City | 9,880 | 383.0 | +198% |
| Wibsey | 2,023 | 123.7 | -4% |
| Little Horton | 2,956 | 130.4 | +1% |
| Toller | 2,852 | 133.0 | +3% |
| Manningham | 3,866 | 166.9 | +30% |
| Queensbury | 1,210 | 78.6 | -39% |
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 Great Horton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 171 |
| On or near Club Street | 65 |
| On or near Upper Green | 52 |
| On or near Walker Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Northside Road | 43 |
| On or near Southmere Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Belton Close | 39 |
| On or near Copley Street | 37 |
| On or near Frensham Grove | 37 |
| On or near Cragg Terrace | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Horton 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 | 929 | 36.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 880 | 34.8% |
| Under investigation | 199 | 7.9% |
| Not recorded | 173 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 91 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 45 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 28 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
Great Horton has an estimated population of 19,680. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Horton sits in decile 1.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Horton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 64.9% |
Is Great Horton a safe place to live?
Great Horton recorded 128.7 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 Great Horton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (199).
Is crime in Great Horton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Horton was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,532 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,525 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Horton?
Great Horton 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 Great Horton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.