Crime in Baildon: statistics, rates and trends
1,279 crimes were recorded in Baildon in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (498), anti-social behaviour (226) and criminal damage and arson (105) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 593rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Baildon | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,279 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.0 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,782 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Baildon peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,525 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,146). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,279 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,308 | 82.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,188 | 75.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,313 | 83.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,191 | 75.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,146 | 72.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,507 | 95.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,346 | 85.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,525 | 96.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 107 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 116 |
| May 2026 | 124 |
| April 2026 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 112 |
| November 2025 | 115 |
| October 2025 | 100 |
| September 2025 | 128 |
Compared with England and Wales, Baildon recorded notably more burglary (34% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (48% below) and other theft (37% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 39 to 70 and drugs rose from 30 to 41, while other crime fell from 32 to 22 and public order fell from 114 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 498 | 31.6 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 226 | 14.3 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Public order | 88 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Burglary | 75 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 4.4 | 8.5 | +79% |
| Other theft | 64 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 3.9 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Drugs | 41 | 2.6 | 3.3 | +37% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.4 | 2.1 | -31% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Baildon; the highest is Bradford (152.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Burley in Wharfedale (37.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Baildon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,599 | 122.2 | +51% |
| Bingley | 1,768 | 77.3 | -5% |
| Guiseley | 735 | 67.5 | -17% |
| Yeadon | 1,618 | 121.3 | +50% |
| Calverley | 318 | 62.6 | -23% |
| Rawdon | 362 | 60.6 | -25% |
| Bradford | 52,637 | 152.3 | +88% |
| Burley in Wharfedale | 218 | 37.7 | -53% |
Baildon is the one area listed within Baildon, with 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baildon | Neighbourhood | 16,370 | 1,340 | 81.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Baildon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park Way” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Way | 80 |
| On or near Firth Wood Avenue | 55 |
| On or near Higher Coach Road | 48 |
| On or near East Parade | 41 |
| On or near Stubbings Road | 39 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Glenwood Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Southcliffe Way | 28 |
| On or near Southcliffe Drive | 26 |
Of the 1,053 crimes in Baildon with a recorded outcome, 34% 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 226 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 437 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 360 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Baildon has an estimated population of 15,782 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), less social housing (8.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Baildon average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Baildon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Baildon a safe place to live?
Baildon recorded 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 593rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Baildon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 498 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (226).
Is crime in Baildon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Baildon was down 2% on the year before: 1,279 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,308 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Baildon?
About 15,782 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Baildon?
Baildon 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.