Crime in Windhill and Wrose: statistics, rates and trends
2,204 crimes were recorded in Windhill and Wrose in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Windhill and Wrose at a glance
- Crime trends in Windhill and Wrose
- Types of crime in Windhill and Wrose
- Windhill and Wrose compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Windhill and Wrose
- What happened after crimes were reported in Windhill and Wrose
- Population and deprivation in Windhill and Wrose
- Questions about crime in Windhill and Wrose
- About this data
2,204 crimes were recorded in Windhill and Wrose in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 953 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Windhill and Wrose has the 740th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Windhill and Wrose | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,204 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.2 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,470 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Windhill and Wrose was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,946 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,204). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 2,204 | 126.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,448 | 140.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,284 | 130.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,675 | 153.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,601 | 148.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,647 | 151.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,946 | 168.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,433 | 139.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,670 | 152.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 190 |
| June 2026 | 220 |
| May 2026 | 190 |
| April 2026 | 190 |
| March 2026 | 175 |
| February 2026 | 178 |
| January 2026 | 171 |
| December 2025 | 141 |
| November 2025 | 160 |
| October 2025 | 163 |
| September 2025 | 193 |
| August 2025 | 233 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Windhill and Wrose 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, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+76%) and other crime (+20%). The largest falls were in other theft (-30%) and burglary (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 953 | 54.6 | 1.59 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 299 | 17.1 | 1.12 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 177 | 10.1 | 1.49 | +2% |
| Public order | 158 | 9.0 | 1.36 | -15% |
| Burglary | 118 | 6.8 | 1.91 | -25% |
| Other theft | 116 | 6.6 | 1.04 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 5.5 | 1.12 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 89 | 5.1 | 0.61 | -19% |
| Drugs | 72 | 4.1 | 1.26 | +76% |
| Other crime | 71 | 4.1 | 1.92 | +20% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.4 | 1.06 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.6 | 0.76 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 0.65 | +83% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 0.27 | -27% |
Violence and sexual offences in Windhill and Wrose
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Windhill and Wrose recorded 953 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 43.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Windhill and Wrose
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Windhill and Wrose recorded 299 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Windhill and Wrose
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Windhill and Wrose recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Windhill and Wrose
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Windhill and Wrose recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Windhill and Wrose
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Windhill and Wrose recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Windhill and Wrose
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Windhill and Wrose recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Windhill and Wrose
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Windhill and Wrose recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Windhill and Wrose
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Windhill and Wrose recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Windhill and Wrose
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Windhill and Wrose recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Windhill and Wrose
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Windhill and Wrose recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Windhill and Wrose
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Windhill and Wrose recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Windhill and Wrose
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Windhill and Wrose recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Windhill and Wrose
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Windhill and Wrose recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Windhill and Wrose
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Windhill and Wrose recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Windhill and Wrose, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Windhill and Wrose.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Windhill and Wrose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idle and Thackley | 1,977 | 99.7 | -21% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,951 | 100.8 | -20% |
| Baildon | 1,347 | 82.3 | -35% |
| Shipley | 1,842 | 123.2 | -2% |
| Manningham | 3,866 | 166.9 | +32% |
| Eccleshill | 3,042 | 153.3 | +22% |
| Heaton | 2,056 | 102.1 | -19% |
| Toller | 2,852 | 133.0 | +5% |
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 Windhill and Wrose over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Charles Street | 81 |
| On or near Supermarket | 81 |
| On or near Holdsworth Street | 64 |
| On or near Javelin Close | 61 |
| On or near Althorpe Grove | 53 |
| On or near The Holt | 50 |
| On or near Tony Miller Approach | 46 |
| On or near View Croft Road | 42 |
| On or near Carnegie Drive | 38 |
| On or near Wrose Road | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Windhill and Wrose 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 | 764 | 34.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 632 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 299 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 200 | 9.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 93 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 2.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
Windhill and Wrose has an estimated population of 17,470. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Windhill and Wrose sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Windhill and Wrose |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.8% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.7% |
Is Windhill and Wrose a safe place to live?
Windhill and Wrose recorded 126.2 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 Windhill and Wrose?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 953 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (299).
Is crime in Windhill and Wrose going up or down?
Recorded crime in Windhill and Wrose was down 10% on the year before: 2,204 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,448 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Windhill and Wrose?
Windhill and Wrose 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 Windhill and Wrose. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.