ST MARYS SQUARE, BD12 8QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BD12 8QU

ST MARYS SQUARE, BD12 8QU, Bradford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.98 per 1,000 population. This BD12 8QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BD12 postcode area, which has experienced 189 crimes and a crime rate of 11.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BD12 8QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BD12 8QU, encompassing approximately 2754 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BD12 8QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shirley Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Town Gate with total crimes: 4
  • Hanson Mount with total crimes: 3

ST MARYS SQUARE, BD12 8QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.360.00%
Burglary41.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-40.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.80-58.97%
Burglary55.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8225.00%
Vehicle crime31.8250.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Drugs10.73-66.67%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.05254.55%
Shoplifting814.16166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.90-20.00%
Drugs31.450.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.80-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson53.990.00%
Shoplifting31.82-25.00%
Drugs31.09-50.00%
Public order21.09-50.00%
Other crime10.73-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.15-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.0840.00%
Drugs62.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1825.00%
Other theft51.82150.00%
Public order41.820.00%
Shoplifting41.45-60.00%
Other crime31.450.00%
Burglary21.09-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.79-15.79%
Shoplifting105.81233.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.6366.67%
Public order41.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4533.33%
Drugs31.450.00%
Burglary31.09200.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.43-9.52%
Vehicle crime46.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Shoplifting31.09-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Other crime21.09100.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.34-16.00%
Shoplifting117.62175.00%
Other theft33.99-25.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.36-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.4325.00%
Shoplifting49.08100.00%
Other crime41.45300.00%
Other theft41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.45200.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.6217.65%
Criminal damage and arson37.2650.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime10.73-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Public order10.36-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.61-26.09%
Public order86.17300.00%
Other crime42.90300.00%
Burglary41.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-40.00%
Shoplifting21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202439
June 202411
May 202414
April 202416
March 202419
February 202421
January 202425
December 202320
November 202317
October 202323

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 202411
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BD12 8QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shirley Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Town Gate
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hanson Mount
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Griffe Head Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Mary'S Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Wilkinson Fold
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Hind Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woodkirk Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rushdene Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Griffe Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Blackstone Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Angus Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shirley Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bluebell Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. St Mary'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clare Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1