Crime in Royds: statistics, rates and trends
2,609 crimes were recorded in Royds in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
2,609 crimes were recorded in Royds in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.1 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 1,158 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Royds has the 543rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Royds | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,609 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.1 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 18,757 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Royds was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,299 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,609). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 2,609 | 139.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,702 | 144.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,876 | 153.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,237 | 172.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,299 | 175.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,892 | 154.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,893 | 154.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,149 | 167.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,233 | 172.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 261 |
| June 2026 | 215 |
| May 2026 | 225 |
| April 2026 | 225 |
| March 2026 | 198 |
| February 2026 | 206 |
| January 2026 | 207 |
| December 2025 | 193 |
| November 2025 | 209 |
| October 2025 | 210 |
| September 2025 | 223 |
| August 2025 | 237 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Royds 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 drugs (+87%) and criminal damage and arson (+36%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-47%) and public order (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,158 | 61.7 | 1.80 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 319 | 17.0 | 2.51 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 246 | 13.1 | 0.85 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 206 | 11.0 | 2.23 | +8% |
| Public order | 152 | 8.1 | 1.22 | -26% |
| Drugs | 127 | 6.8 | 2.07 | +87% |
| Other theft | 119 | 6.3 | 0.99 | +9% |
| Burglary | 106 | 5.7 | 1.60 | -10% |
| Other crime | 83 | 4.4 | 2.10 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -47% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.2 | 1.26 | +15% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.8 | 0.97 | +1400% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.8 | 0.59 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Royds
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Royds recorded 1,158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 44.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Royds
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Royds recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Royds
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Royds recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Royds
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Royds recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Royds
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Royds recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Royds
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Royds recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Royds
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Royds recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Royds
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Royds recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Royds
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Royds recorded 83 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 down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Royds
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Royds recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Royds
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Royds recorded 23 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 15% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Royds
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Royds recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 1400% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Royds
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Royds recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Royds
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Royds recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Royds, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Royds.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Royds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wibsey | 2,023 | 123.7 | -11% |
| Great Horton | 2,532 | 128.7 | -8% |
| Little Horton | 2,956 | 130.4 | -6% |
| Wyke | 2,063 | 127.4 | -8% |
| Queensbury | 1,210 | 78.6 | -44% |
| Clayton and Fairweather Green | 2,261 | 116.1 | -17% |
| City | 9,880 | 383.0 | +175% |
| Toller | 2,852 | 133.0 | -4% |
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 Royds over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Henna Close | 127 |
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Beacon Place | 44 |
| On or near Bessingham Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Mandeville Crescent | 40 |
| On or near Bewerley Crescent | 38 |
| On or near Calderstone Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Rainbow Mews | 37 |
| On or near Brackenholme Royd | 36 |
| On or near Cawood Haven | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Royds 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 | 886 | 34.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 850 | 32.6% |
| Not recorded | 246 | 9.4% |
| Under investigation | 234 | 9.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 100 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 77 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 42 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 37 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
Royds has an estimated population of 18,757. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Royds sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Royds |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.6% |
Is Royds a safe place to live?
Royds recorded 139.1 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 Royds?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (319).
Is crime in Royds going up or down?
Recorded crime in Royds was down 3% on the year before: 2,609 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,702 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Royds?
Royds 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 Royds. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.