Crime in Shipley (Bradford): statistics, rates and trends
3,599 crimes were recorded in Shipley (Bradford) in the 12 months to August 2026, 122.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Shipley (Bradford)
- Questions about crime in Shipley (Bradford)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,479), anti-social behaviour (388) and shoplifting (293) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 163rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Shipley (Bradford) | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,599 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.2 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 29,444 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Shipley (Bradford) of any year here (3,599 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,599 | 122.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,075 | 138.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,212 | 143.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,193 | 142.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,301 | 146.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,263 | 144.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,609 | 156.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,493 | 152.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,657 | 158.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 328 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shipley (Bradford) recorded notably more burglary (86% above the national rate), other crime (57% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (47% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (58% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 227 to 293 and drugs rose from 104 to 130, while theft from the person fell from 32 to 21 and burglary fell from 269 to 195.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,479 | 50.2 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 388 | 13.2 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 293 | 10.0 | 8.5 | +29% |
| Public order | 284 | 9.6 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 261 | 8.9 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Burglary | 195 | 6.6 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Other theft | 184 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 183 | 6.2 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Drugs | 130 | 4.4 | 3.3 | +25% |
| Other crime | 98 | 3.3 | 2.1 | -5% |
| Robbery | 46 | 1.6 | 1.4 | -2% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 0.7 | 1.7 | -34% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Shipley (Bradford); the highest is Bradford (152.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Rawdon (60.6).
Of the 2 areas within Shipley (Bradford), Windhill and Wrose had the highest crime rate (124.2 per 1,000) and Shipley the lowest (123.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windhill and Wrose | Neighbourhood | 17,470 | 2,170 | 124.2 |
| Shipley | Neighbourhood | 14,952 | 1,841 | 123.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Shipley (Bradford) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “John Street” (117).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near John Street | 117 |
| On or near Supermarket | 113 |
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 86 |
| On or near Charles Street | 76 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 70 |
| On or near Well Croft | 65 |
| On or near Holdsworth Street | 57 |
| On or near The Holt | 50 |
| On or near Market Square | 47 |
Of the 3,211 crimes in Shipley (Bradford) with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 388 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,223 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,061 | 33.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 306 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 221 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 117 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 108 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 107 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 31 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Shipley (Bradford) has an estimated population of 29,444 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (31%, against 23%) and more private renting (24%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shipley (Bradford) average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Shipley (Bradford) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Shipley (Bradford) a safe place to live?
Shipley (Bradford) recorded 122.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 163rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Shipley (Bradford)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,479 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (388).
Is crime in Shipley (Bradford) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shipley (Bradford) was down 12% on the year before: 3,599 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,075 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shipley (Bradford)?
About 29,444 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shipley (Bradford)?
Shipley (Bradford) 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.