Crime in Heaton, Bradford: statistics, rates and trends
2,044 crimes were recorded in Heaton, Bradford in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heaton, Bradford at a glance
- Crime trends in Heaton, Bradford
- Types of crime in Heaton, Bradford
- Heaton, Bradford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heaton, Bradford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heaton, Bradford
- Demographics of Heaton, Bradford
- Questions about crime in Heaton, Bradford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (994), anti-social behaviour (164) and criminal damage and arson (144) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,196th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Heaton, Bradford | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,044 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.5 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 20,143 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heaton, Bradford peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,346 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,954). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,044 | 101.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,954 | 97.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,975 | 98.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,346 | 116.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,245 | 111.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,111 | 104.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,193 | 108.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,294 | 113.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,233 | 110.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 167 |
| July 2026 | 183 |
| June 2026 | 226 |
| May 2026 | 167 |
| April 2026 | 209 |
| March 2026 | 150 |
| February 2026 | 142 |
| January 2026 | 161 |
| December 2025 | 167 |
| November 2025 | 155 |
| October 2025 | 159 |
| September 2025 | 158 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heaton, Bradford recorded notably more other crime (93% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (44% above the national rate) and drugs (40% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (81% below) and anti-social behaviour (47% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 22 to 33 and vehicle crime rose from 88 to 128.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 994 | 49.3 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 164 | 8.1 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 144 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Public order | 137 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 135 | 6.7 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 128 | 6.4 | 5.0 | +45% |
| Drugs | 92 | 4.6 | 3.3 | +28% |
| Burglary | 84 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Other crime | 82 | 4.1 | 2.1 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 1.6 | 8.5 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 17 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heaton, Bradford; the highest is City, Bradford (386.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Bolton and Undercliffe (100.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heaton, Bradford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toller | 2,808 | 131.0 | +29% |
| Shipley | 1,841 | 123.1 | +21% |
| Manningham | 3,873 | 167.2 | +65% |
| Windhill and Wrose | 2,170 | 124.2 | +22% |
| Clayton and Fairweather Green | 2,237 | 114.9 | +13% |
| Thornton and Allerton | 2,256 | 116.5 | +15% |
| City | 9,967 | 386.4 | +281% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,941 | 100.3 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Heaton, Bradford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Redbrook Way” (104).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Redbrook Way | 104 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 65 |
| On or near Ferndale Grove | 58 |
| On or near Glenview Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Alton Grove | 46 |
| On or near Chellowfield Court | 46 |
| On or near Midland Road | 41 |
| On or near Frizley Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Chellow Dene View | 36 |
| On or near Cowley Crescent | 34 |
Of the 1,880 crimes in Heaton, Bradford with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 164 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 777 | 41.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 653 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 167 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 60 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Heaton, Bradford has an estimated population of 20,143 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (12.6%, against 7.9%), more children (28%, against 18%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heaton, Bradford average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Heaton, Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Heaton, Bradford a safe place to live?
Heaton, Bradford recorded 101.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,196th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Heaton, Bradford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 994 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (164).
Is crime in Heaton, Bradford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heaton, Bradford was up 5% on the year before: 2,044 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,954 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heaton, Bradford?
About 20,143 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heaton, Bradford?
Heaton, Bradford 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.