Crime in Windhill and Wrose: statistics, rates and trends
2,170 crimes were recorded in Windhill and Wrose in the 12 months to August 2026, 124.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Windhill and Wrose
- Questions about crime in Windhill and Wrose
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (915), anti-social behaviour (317) and criminal damage and arson (163) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 766th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Windhill and Wrose | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,170 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 124.2 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,470 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Windhill and Wrose of any year here (2,170 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,170 | 124.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,431 | 139.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,326 | 133.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,627 | 150.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,640 | 151.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,632 | 150.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,905 | 166.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,503 | 143.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,659 | 152.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 199 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Windhill and Wrose recorded notably more other crime (90% above the national rate), burglary (85% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (53% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (34% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 43 to 72 and other crime rose from 60 to 70, while burglary fell from 161 to 115 and other theft fell from 161 to 118.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 915 | 52.4 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 317 | 18.1 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 163 | 9.3 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Public order | 150 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 118 | 6.8 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Burglary | 115 | 6.6 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 5.6 | 8.5 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 97 | 5.6 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Drugs | 72 | 4.1 | 3.3 | +67% |
| Other crime | 70 | 4.0 | 2.1 | +17% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.3 | 1.4 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Windhill and Wrose; the highest is Manningham (167.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Baildon, Bradford (81.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Windhill and Wrose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idle and Thackley | 1,964 | 99.1 | -20% |
| Bolton and Undercliffe | 1,941 | 100.3 | -19% |
| Baildon | 1,340 | 81.9 | -34% |
| Shipley | 1,841 | 123.1 | -1% |
| Manningham | 3,873 | 167.2 | +35% |
| Eccleshill | 3,023 | 152.4 | +23% |
| Heaton | 2,044 | 101.5 | -18% |
| Toller | 2,808 | 131.0 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Windhill and Wrose over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (94).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 94 |
| On or near Charles Street | 76 |
| On or near Javelin Close | 66 |
| On or near Holdsworth Street | 57 |
| On or near Althorpe Grove | 52 |
| On or near The Holt | 50 |
| On or near Tony Miller Approach | 45 |
| On or near View Croft Road | 40 |
| On or near Argyle Street | 36 |
| On or near Carnegie Drive | 36 |
Of the 1,853 crimes in Windhill and Wrose with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 317 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 756 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 591 | 31.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 204 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 94 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 23 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Windhill and Wrose has an estimated population of 17,470 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%), more households without a car (30%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Windhill and Wrose average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Windhill and Wrose | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Windhill and Wrose a safe place to live?
Windhill and Wrose recorded 124.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 766th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Windhill and Wrose?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 915 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (317).
Is crime in Windhill and Wrose going up or down?
Recorded crime in Windhill and Wrose was down 11% on the year before: 2,170 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,431 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Windhill and Wrose?
About 17,470 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Windhill and Wrose?
Windhill and Wrose 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.