Crime in Wyke: statistics, rates and trends
2,007 crimes were recorded in Wyke in the 12 months to August 2026, 123.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (816), vehicle crime (255) and criminal damage and arson (164) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 773rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Wyke | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,007 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.9 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,198 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Wyke of any year here (2,007 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,007 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,163 | 133.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,241 | 138.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,321 | 143.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,314 | 142.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,190 | 135.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,378 | 146.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,521 | 155.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,827 | 174.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 147 |
| July 2026 | 179 |
| June 2026 | 149 |
| May 2026 | 171 |
| April 2026 | 187 |
| March 2026 | 208 |
| February 2026 | 158 |
| January 2026 | 172 |
| December 2025 | 153 |
| November 2025 | 143 |
| October 2025 | 164 |
| September 2025 | 176 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wyke recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.2 times the national rate), burglary (2.7 times the national rate) and other crime (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (50% below) and anti-social behaviour (46% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 56 to 85 and vehicle crime rose from 172 to 255, while public order fell from 151 to 113 and other theft fell from 133 to 100.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 816 | 50.4 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 255 | 15.7 | 5.0 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 164 | 10.1 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Burglary | 157 | 9.7 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 8.3 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Public order | 113 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other theft | 100 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Other crime | 85 | 5.2 | 2.1 | +52% |
| Drugs | 77 | 4.8 | 3.3 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 4.2 | 8.5 | +3% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wyke; the highest is City, Bradford (386.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Queensbury, Bradford (77.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wyke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wibsey | 2,093 | 128.0 | +3% |
| Royds | 2,573 | 137.2 | +11% |
| Little Horton | 2,893 | 127.6 | +3% |
| Great Horton | 2,480 | 126.0 | +2% |
| Tong | 4,166 | 197.8 | +60% |
| City | 9,967 | 386.4 | +212% |
| Bowling and Barkerend | 3,999 | 169.2 | +37% |
| Queensbury | 1,193 | 77.5 | -37% |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Wyke over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 48 |
| On or near Besha Grove | 46 |
| On or near Hatton Close | 45 |
| On or near Lower Wyke Green | 44 |
| On or near St Mary'S Drive | 41 |
| On or near Wainman Street | 36 |
| On or near Whytecote End | 36 |
| On or near Clay Hill Drive | 35 |
| On or near High Fernley Road | 35 |
| On or near Bluebell Square | 28 |
Of the 1,872 crimes in Wyke with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 135 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 744 | 39.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 687 | 36.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 164 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 37 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Wyke has an estimated population of 16,198 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wyke average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wyke | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Wyke a safe place to live?
Wyke recorded 123.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 773rd 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 Wyke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 816 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (255).
Is crime in Wyke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wyke was down 7% on the year before: 2,007 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,163 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wyke?
About 16,198 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wyke?
Wyke 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.