Crime in Shipley (Bradford): statistics, rates and trends
3,625 crimes were recorded in Shipley (Bradford) in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shipley (Bradford) at a glance
- Crime trends in Shipley (Bradford)
- Types of crime in Shipley (Bradford)
- Shipley (Bradford) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Shipley (Bradford)
- Streets with the most crime in Shipley (Bradford)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shipley (Bradford)
- Population and deprivation in Shipley (Bradford)
- Questions about crime in Shipley (Bradford)
- About this data
3,625 crimes were recorded in Shipley (Bradford) in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,527 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Shipley (Bradford) has the 156th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shipley (Bradford) | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,625 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.1 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 29,444 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shipley (Bradford) was highest in the year to July 2018 (4,722 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (3,625). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 3,625 | 123.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,170 | 141.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,128 | 140.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,212 | 143.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,282 | 145.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,280 | 145.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,676 | 158.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,406 | 149.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,722 | 160.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 335 |
| June 2026 | 311 |
| May 2026 | 323 |
| April 2026 | 309 |
| March 2026 | 261 |
| February 2026 | 250 |
| January 2026 | 283 |
| December 2025 | 286 |
| November 2025 | 293 |
| October 2025 | 305 |
| September 2025 | 315 |
| August 2025 | 354 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shipley (Bradford) 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, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+24%) and vehicle crime (+10%). The largest falls were in burglary (-34%) and bicycle theft (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,527 | 51.9 | 1.51 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 378 | 12.8 | 0.84 | -19% |
| Public order | 289 | 9.8 | 1.48 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 276 | 9.4 | 1.13 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 263 | 8.9 | 1.32 | -10% |
| Other theft | 190 | 6.5 | 1.01 | -23% |
| Burglary | 186 | 6.3 | 1.79 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 186 | 6.3 | 1.28 | +10% |
| Drugs | 128 | 4.3 | 1.33 | +24% |
| Other crime | 100 | 3.4 | 1.61 | -3% |
| Robbery | 41 | 1.4 | 1.03 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 0.8 | 0.50 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 0.7 | 0.70 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.5 | 0.66 | -30% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shipley (Bradford)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shipley (Bradford) recorded 1,527 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 42.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shipley (Bradford)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shipley (Bradford) recorded 378 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shipley (Bradford)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shipley (Bradford) recorded 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shipley (Bradford)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shipley (Bradford) recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shipley (Bradford)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shipley (Bradford) recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shipley (Bradford)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shipley (Bradford) recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shipley (Bradford)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shipley (Bradford) recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shipley (Bradford)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shipley (Bradford) recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shipley (Bradford)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shipley (Bradford) recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shipley (Bradford)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shipley (Bradford) recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shipley (Bradford)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shipley (Bradford) recorded 41 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 9% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shipley (Bradford)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shipley (Bradford) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shipley (Bradford)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shipley (Bradford) recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shipley (Bradford)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shipley (Bradford) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Shipley (Bradford), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shipley (Bradford).
2 areas within Shipley (Bradford), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Windhill and Wrose had the highest rate (126.2 per 1,000) and Shipley the lowest (123.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windhill and Wrose | Neighbourhood | 17,470 | 2,204 | 126.2 |
| Shipley | Neighbourhood | 14,952 | 1,842 | 123.2 |
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 Shipley (Bradford) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near John Street | 109 |
| On or near Supermarket | 100 |
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near Charles Street | 81 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 81 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 72 |
| On or near Well Croft | 70 |
| On or near Holdsworth Street | 64 |
| On or near The Holt | 50 |
| On or near Tony Miller Approach | 46 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shipley (Bradford) 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 | 1,241 | 34.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,087 | 30.0% |
| Not recorded | 378 | 10.4% |
| Under investigation | 304 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 215 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 121 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 110 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 102 | 2.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 32 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
Shipley (Bradford) has an estimated population of 29,444. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shipley (Bradford) sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shipley (Bradford) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.9% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 24.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.8% |
Is Shipley (Bradford) a safe place to live?
Shipley (Bradford) recorded 123.1 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 Shipley (Bradford)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,527 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (378).
Is crime in Shipley (Bradford) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shipley (Bradford) was down 13% on the year before: 3,625 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,170 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shipley (Bradford)?
Shipley (Bradford) 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 Shipley (Bradford). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.