BD18 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BD18

BD18, Bradford has recorded a total of 399 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.49 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BD18 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BD18, encompassing approximately 27545 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (164) incidents (29.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (42) incidents (82.61% increase)

BD18 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Central Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Well Croft with total crimes: 12

BD18 Crime Map

Postcodes in BD18

The postcode district are associated with the BD18, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BD18 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16414.4929.13%
Anti-social behaviour495.9516.67%
Public order421.7882.61%
Criminal damage and arson301.52-9.09%
Other theft261.0952.94%
Shoplifting240.944.35%
Burglary230.87-30.30%
Vehicle crime160.836.67%
Other crime80.58-27.27%
Bicycle theft50.2925.00%
Drugs40.18-60.00%
Possession of weapons30.1550.00%
Robbery30.11-50.00%
Theft from the person20.11100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12712.6019.81%
Anti-social behaviour424.61-10.64%
Burglary331.5294.12%
Criminal damage and arson331.2010.00%
Public order231.20-45.24%
Shoplifting230.83-25.81%
Other theft170.83-22.73%
Vehicle crime150.6250.00%
Other crime110.5437.50%
Drugs100.40-16.67%
Robbery60.3650.00%
Bicycle theft40.22100.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Theft from the person10.07-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10612.16-8.62%
Anti-social behaviour473.8534.29%
Public order421.7161.54%
Shoplifting311.52-13.89%
Criminal damage and arson301.1376.47%
Other theft221.09175.00%
Burglary170.8013.33%
Drugs120.62200.00%
Vehicle crime100.44-41.18%
Other crime80.3614.29%
Robbery40.29-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.15100.00%
Theft from the person20.07100.00%
Bicycle theft20.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11610.46-6.45%
Shoplifting364.21-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour351.31-18.60%
Public order261.27-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson170.94-34.62%
Vehicle crime170.6270.00%
Burglary150.620.00%
Other theft80.54-52.94%
Other crime70.2940.00%
Robbery50.25150.00%
Drugs40.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-75.00%
Theft from the person10.04-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12412.0214.81%
Shoplifting464.5035.29%
Anti-social behaviour431.6753.57%
Public order311.56-13.89%
Criminal damage and arson261.138.33%
Other theft170.9430.77%
Burglary150.62-6.25%
Vehicle crime100.5411.11%
Other crime50.36-58.33%
Drugs40.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.15300.00%
Theft from the person30.15-25.00%
Robbery20.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10810.64-29.41%
Public order363.9250.00%
Shoplifting341.3170.00%
Anti-social behaviour281.2355.56%
Criminal damage and arson241.02-7.69%
Burglary160.87-27.27%
Other theft130.58-35.00%
Other crime120.4771.43%
Vehicle crime90.44-52.63%
Drugs60.33200.00%
Theft from the person40.22300.00%
Robbery20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15311.5810.07%
Criminal damage and arson265.55-16.13%
Public order240.9414.29%
Burglary220.870.00%
Other theft200.80150.00%
Shoplifting200.7325.00%
Vehicle crime190.735.56%
Anti-social behaviour180.690.00%
Other crime70.6575.00%
Possession of weapons30.250.00%
Robbery20.11100.00%
Bicycle theft20.07-33.33%
Drugs20.07-50.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13910.382.21%
Criminal damage and arson315.053.33%
Burglary221.1369.23%
Public order210.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime180.7638.46%
Anti-social behaviour180.65-28.00%
Shoplifting160.65-20.00%
Other theft80.58-52.94%
Drugs40.29-73.33%
Other crime40.15-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.1550.00%
Theft from the person10.11-66.67%
Robbery10.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13611.58-4.23%
Public order354.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson301.27-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour251.09-28.57%
Shoplifting200.9125.00%
Other theft170.73-10.53%
Drugs150.62200.00%
Vehicle crime130.5418.18%
Burglary130.478.33%
Other crime90.4750.00%
Theft from the person30.3350.00%
Bicycle theft20.110.00%
Robbery10.07-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14211.844.41%
Criminal damage and arson365.16111.76%
Anti-social behaviour351.3140.00%
Public order351.279.38%
Other theft191.2735.71%
Shoplifting160.6923.08%
Burglary120.58-29.41%
Vehicle crime110.44-15.38%
Other crime60.40-40.00%
Drugs50.22-61.54%
Robbery30.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.07-33.33%
Theft from the person20.07100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13610.893.82%
Public order324.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour251.16-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson170.91-22.73%
Burglary170.62-15.00%
Other theft140.62-22.22%
Vehicle crime130.51-31.58%
Drugs130.47116.67%
Shoplifting130.47-50.00%
Other crime100.4711.11%
Bicycle theft60.36200.00%
Possession of weapons30.22200.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13112.316.50%
Public order484.7620.00%
Anti-social behaviour301.74-3.23%
Shoplifting261.0930.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.9410.00%
Burglary200.80-4.76%
Vehicle crime190.7318.75%
Other theft180.6950.00%
Other crime90.65200.00%
Drugs60.33-33.33%
Robbery60.22100.00%
Bicycle theft20.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-66.67%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12311.150.00%
Public order404.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.450.00%
Burglary211.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.760.00%
Shoplifting200.730.00%
Vehicle crime160.730.00%
Other theft120.580.00%
Drugs90.440.00%
Bicycle theft40.330.00%
Other crime30.150.00%
Robbery30.110.00%
Possession of weapons30.110.00%
Theft from the person20.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202433
May 202430
April 202417
March 202426
February 202424
January 202426
December 202331
November 202330
October 202336
September 202317
August 202322
July 202320

A total of 1705 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 131.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024164
June 2024127
May 2024106
April 2024116
March 2024124
February 2024108
January 2024153
December 2023139
November 2023136
October 2023142
September 2023136
August 2023131
July 2023123

A total of 435 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202442
June 202423
May 202442
April 202426
March 202431
February 202436
January 202424
December 202321
November 202335
October 202335
September 202332
August 202348
July 202340

A total of 99 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 202412
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 202310
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 202412
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 202315
October 20235
September 202313
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 186 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202415
May 202410
April 202417
March 202410
February 20249
January 202419
December 202318
November 202313
October 202311
September 202313
August 202319
July 202316

A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202417
May 202422
April 20248
March 202417
February 202413
January 202420
December 20238
November 202317
October 202319
September 202314
August 202318
July 202312

A total of 426 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202449
June 202442
May 202447
April 202435
March 202443
February 202428
January 202418
December 202318
November 202325
October 202335
September 202325
August 202330
July 202331

A total of 325 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202423
May 202431
April 202436
March 202446
February 202434
January 202420
December 202316
November 202320
October 202316
September 202313
August 202326
July 202320

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 246 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202433
May 202417
April 202415
March 202415
February 202416
January 202422
December 202322
November 202313
October 202312
September 202317
August 202320
July 202321

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
August 20236
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BD18 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Central Avenue
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Other crime2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Well Croft
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total11
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. A650
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. West Royd Drive
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 8. West Royd Road
    Total7
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 10. Clarence Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Charles Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 13. Tony Miller Approach
    Total6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Rochester Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Ridgeway
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 17. Greenfield Rise
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 18. John Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 19. Carnegie Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sunny Bank
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Holdsworth Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Claremont Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Powell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 24. Norwood Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Rae Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 26. The Holt
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 27. Glenfield
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 28. Woodside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 29. Gaisby Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Poplar Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3