Crime in Shipley: statistics, rates and trends
1,841 crimes were recorded in Shipley in the 12 months to August 2026, 123.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (667), shoplifting (215) and anti-social behaviour (208) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 781st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Shipley | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,841 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.1 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,952 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Shipley of any year here (1,841 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,841 | 123.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,135 | 142.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,295 | 153.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,048 | 137.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,157 | 144.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,017 | 134.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,145 | 143.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,181 | 145.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,540 | 169.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 155 |
| July 2026 | 193 |
| June 2026 | 146 |
| May 2026 | 172 |
| April 2026 | 157 |
| March 2026 | 135 |
| February 2026 | 113 |
| January 2026 | 143 |
| December 2025 | 162 |
| November 2025 | 142 |
| October 2025 | 152 |
| September 2025 | 171 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shipley recorded notably more burglary (2.0 times the national rate), shoplifting (70% above the national rate) and public order (47% above the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 21 to 28 and shoplifting rose from 163 to 215, while burglary fell from 168 to 107 and public order fell from 220 to 146.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 667 | 44.6 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 215 | 14.4 | 8.5 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 208 | 13.9 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 146 | 9.8 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Burglary | 107 | 7.2 | 3.6 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 7.1 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Other theft | 101 | 6.8 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Drugs | 68 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +5% |
| Other crime | 45 | 3.0 | 2.1 | -20% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.9 | 1.4 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shipley; the highest is Manningham (167.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Bingley, Bradford (79.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shipley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaton | 2,044 | 101.5 | -18% |
| Baildon | 1,340 | 81.9 | -34% |
| Windhill and Wrose | 2,170 | 124.2 | +1% |
| Toller | 2,808 | 131.0 | +6% |
| Bingley | 1,446 | 79.8 | -35% |
| Manningham | 3,873 | 167.2 | +36% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,941 | 100.3 | -19% |
| Idle and Thackley | 1,964 | 99.1 | -20% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Shipley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “John Street” (117).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near John Street | 117 |
| On or near Parking Area | 105 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 86 |
| On or near Park Way | 80 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 70 |
| On or near Well Croft | 65 |
| On or near Higher Coach Road | 48 |
| On or near Market Square | 47 |
| On or near Sunny Bank | 37 |
| On or near Clarence Road | 32 |
Of the 1,633 crimes in Shipley with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 208 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 577 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 541 | 33.1% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 138 | 8.5% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 82 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 67 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Shipley has an estimated population of 14,952 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10%, against 17%), more private renting (27%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (44%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shipley average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Shipley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Shipley a safe place to live?
Shipley recorded 123.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 781st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Shipley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 667 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (215).
Is crime in Shipley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shipley was down 14% on the year before: 1,841 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,135 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shipley?
About 14,952 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shipley?
Shipley 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.