Crime in Little Horton: statistics, rates and trends
2,893 crimes were recorded in Little Horton in the 12 months to August 2026, 127.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Little Horton at a glance
- Crime trends in Little Horton
- Types of crime in Little Horton
- Little Horton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Little Horton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Little Horton
- Demographics of Little Horton
- Questions about crime in Little Horton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,441), other theft (254) and criminal damage and arson (250) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 728th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Little Horton | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,893 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.6 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 22,674 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Little Horton of any year here (2,893 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,893 | 127.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,274 | 144.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,138 | 138.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,643 | 160.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,709 | 163.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,506 | 154.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,732 | 164.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,969 | 175.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,980 | 175.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 233 |
| July 2026 | 235 |
| June 2026 | 271 |
| May 2026 | 271 |
| April 2026 | 240 |
| March 2026 | 228 |
| February 2026 | 222 |
| January 2026 | 216 |
| December 2025 | 231 |
| November 2025 | 243 |
| October 2025 | 247 |
| September 2025 | 256 |
Compared with England and Wales, Little Horton recorded notably more other crime (2.0 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (86% above the national rate) and drugs (75% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (76% below) and anti-social behaviour (49% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 22 to 46, while burglary fell from 136 to 96 and possession of weapons fell from 32 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,441 | 63.6 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Other theft | 254 | 11.2 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 250 | 11.0 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Public order | 183 | 8.1 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 176 | 7.8 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Drugs | 130 | 5.7 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 124 | 5.5 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Burglary | 96 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Other crime | 96 | 4.2 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 2.0 | 8.5 | +109% |
| Robbery | 31 | 1.4 | 1.4 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.0 | 1.0 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Little Horton; the highest is City, Bradford (386.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Wyke (123.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Little Horton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wibsey | 2,093 | 128.0 | 0% |
| City | 9,967 | 386.4 | +203% |
| Great Horton | 2,480 | 126.0 | -1% |
| Bowling and Barkerend | 3,999 | 169.2 | +33% |
| Royds | 2,573 | 137.2 | +8% |
| Tong | 4,166 | 197.8 | +55% |
| Manningham | 3,873 | 167.2 | +31% |
| Wyke | 2,007 | 123.9 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Little Horton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (110).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 110 |
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Delamere Street | 55 |
| On or near Pembroke Street | 52 |
| On or near Tivoli Place | 52 |
| On or near Woodville Terrace | 51 |
| On or near Round Street | 49 |
| On or near South Street | 45 |
| On or near Back Greaves Street | 43 |
| On or near Ackworth Street | 42 |
Of the 2,717 crimes in Little Horton with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 176 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,129 | 41.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 941 | 34.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 266 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 106 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 81 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 80 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 31 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Little Horton has an estimated population of 22,674 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (7.4%, against 3.4%), more residents with no qualifications (34%, against 18%) and more students (14.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Little Horton average decile 1.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Little Horton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 28.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 42.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 33.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 91.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Little Horton a safe place to live?
Little Horton recorded 127.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 728th 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 Little Horton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,441 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (254).
Is crime in Little Horton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little Horton was down 12% on the year before: 2,893 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,274 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Little Horton?
About 22,674 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Little Horton?
Little Horton 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.