Crime in Wibsey: statistics, rates and trends
2,093 crimes were recorded in Wibsey in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (773), anti-social behaviour (255) and vehicle crime (227) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 722nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Wibsey | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,093 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.0 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,354 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wibsey peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,587 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,049). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,093 | 128.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,049 | 125.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,290 | 140.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,235 | 136.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,312 | 141.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,095 | 128.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,247 | 137.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,411 | 147.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,587 | 158.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 209 |
| July 2026 | 201 |
| June 2026 | 149 |
| May 2026 | 178 |
| April 2026 | 175 |
| March 2026 | 207 |
| February 2026 | 139 |
| January 2026 | 168 |
| December 2025 | 169 |
| November 2025 | 167 |
| October 2025 | 151 |
| September 2025 | 180 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wibsey recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.8 times the national rate), burglary (2.6 times the national rate) and drugs (72% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (57% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 144 to 227 and drugs rose from 64 to 92, while shoplifting fell from 112 to 59 and public order fell from 148 to 107.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 773 | 47.3 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 255 | 15.6 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 227 | 13.9 | 5.0 | +58% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 166 | 10.2 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Burglary | 149 | 9.1 | 3.6 | +27% |
| Other theft | 140 | 8.6 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 107 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Drugs | 92 | 5.6 | 3.3 | +44% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 3.6 | 8.5 | -47% |
| Other crime | 57 | 3.5 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Robbery | 35 | 2.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wibsey; the highest is City, Bradford (386.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Clayton and Fairweather Green (114.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wibsey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Horton | 2,893 | 127.6 | 0% |
| Royds | 2,573 | 137.2 | +7% |
| Great Horton | 2,480 | 126.0 | -2% |
| Wyke | 2,007 | 123.9 | -3% |
| City | 9,967 | 386.4 | +202% |
| Clayton and Fairweather Green | 2,237 | 114.9 | -10% |
| Bowling and Barkerend | 3,999 | 169.2 | +32% |
| Tong | 4,166 | 197.8 | +55% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Wibsey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (94).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 94 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 84 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 69 |
| On or near Scholes Street | 57 |
| On or near Runswick Terrace | 37 |
| On or near Draughton Street | 35 |
| On or near Pearson Road (West) | 35 |
| On or near Hydale Court | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
| On or near B6380 | 29 |
Of the 1,838 crimes in Wibsey with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 255 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 761 | 41.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 573 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 169 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 115 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Wibsey has an estimated population of 16,354 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and more households without a car (30%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wibsey average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wibsey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Wibsey a safe place to live?
Wibsey recorded 128.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 722nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Wibsey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 773 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (255).
Is crime in Wibsey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wibsey was up 2% on the year before: 2,093 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,049 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wibsey?
About 16,354 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wibsey?
Wibsey 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.