BD1 2QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BD1 2QU

BD1 2QU, Bradford has recorded a total of 311 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 111.80 per 1,000 population. This BD1 2QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BD1 postcode area, which has experienced 460 crimes and a crime rate of 69.55 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BD1 2QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BD1 2QU, encompassing approximately 2781 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BD1 2QU area, explore the BD1 2QU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (110) incidents (-36.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (42) incidents (-20.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (-6.45% decrease)

BD1 2QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24
  • Broadway with total crimes: 21
  • Queensgate with total crimes: 17

BD1 2QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110111.80-36.78%
Public order4239.54-20.75%
Other theft2915.10-6.45%
Shoplifting2310.4335.29%
Drugs178.27-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson176.1113.33%
Burglary166.11-60.00%
Theft from the person125.7520.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons83.95100.00%
Vehicle crime72.880.00%
Bicycle theft72.52250.00%
Robbery72.52-46.15%
Other crime52.52-37.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174152.4211.54%
Public order5362.55-15.87%
Burglary4019.05110.53%
Other theft3114.3819.23%
Drugs2811.1455.56%
Anti-social behaviour2210.0710.00%
Shoplifting177.91-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson156.110.00%
Robbery135.3985.71%
Theft from the person104.67-16.67%
Other crime83.590.00%
Vehicle crime72.88-53.33%
Possession of weapons42.52100.00%
Bicycle theft21.44-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156138.769.86%
Public order6356.0846.51%
Shoplifting2722.65-3.57%
Other theft269.7144.44%
Anti-social behaviour209.3542.86%
Burglary197.1946.15%
Drugs186.83-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson156.470.00%
Vehicle crime155.3915.38%
Theft from the person125.39-33.33%
Robbery74.31-30.00%
Bicycle theft62.52-14.29%
Possession of weapons22.16-71.43%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences142130.135.97%
Public order4351.0538.71%
Shoplifting2815.46-39.13%
Drugs2610.07116.67%
Other theft189.35-43.75%
Theft from the person186.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.477.14%
Anti-social behaviour145.39-56.25%
Burglary135.030.00%
Vehicle crime134.67116.67%
Robbery104.67-33.33%
Other crime83.5914.29%
Bicycle theft72.880.00%
Possession of weapons72.5275.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134126.5436.73%
Shoplifting4648.1739.39%
Anti-social behaviour3216.54100.00%
Other theft3211.5060.00%
Public order3111.50-13.89%
Robbery1511.14114.29%
Criminal damage and arson145.3940.00%
Burglary135.03-18.75%
Drugs124.67-20.00%
Other crime74.31-30.00%
Vehicle crime62.5220.00%
Theft from the person62.16-73.91%
Possession of weapons42.16-20.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98105.69-28.47%
Public order3635.23-12.20%
Shoplifting3312.94-5.71%
Theft from the person2311.8664.29%
Other theft208.27-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour167.19-36.00%
Burglary165.7560.00%
Drugs155.75-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson105.39-54.55%
Other crime103.59100.00%
Robbery73.59-12.50%
Possession of weapons52.52-58.33%
Vehicle crime51.80-28.57%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137130.138.73%
Public order4149.252.50%
Shoplifting3514.7459.09%
Other theft2712.5828.57%
Anti-social behaviour259.71-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson228.9915.79%
Drugs177.910.00%
Theft from the person146.11-41.67%
Possession of weapons125.03300.00%
Burglary104.3142.86%
Robbery83.5914.29%
Vehicle crime72.8875.00%
Other crime52.52-28.57%
Bicycle theft21.80-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126118.63-14.29%
Public order4045.30-18.37%
Anti-social behaviour3014.3850.00%
Theft from the person2410.7871.43%
Shoplifting228.63-31.25%
Other theft217.915.00%
Criminal damage and arson197.5546.15%
Drugs176.8313.33%
Burglary76.11-53.33%
Other crime72.5240.00%
Robbery72.52-46.15%
Vehicle crime42.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.44200.00%
Possession of weapons31.08-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147127.9811.36%
Public order4952.8413.95%
Shoplifting3217.6133.33%
Other theft2011.50-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour207.19-25.93%
Drugs157.1925.00%
Burglary155.39400.00%
Theft from the person145.39-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson135.0344.44%
Robbery134.6785.71%
Vehicle crime64.67-14.29%
Possession of weapons62.16200.00%
Other crime52.1666.67%
Bicycle theft11.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences132113.603.12%
Public order4347.4519.44%
Other theft2915.4616.00%
Anti-social behaviour2710.438.00%
Shoplifting249.7126.32%
Theft from the person188.6320.00%
Drugs126.47-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson94.31-47.06%
Robbery73.24-36.36%
Vehicle crime72.52133.33%
Burglary32.52-50.00%
Other crime31.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.08-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128115.400.00%
Public order3646.010.00%
Other theft2512.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour258.990.00%
Drugs198.990.00%
Shoplifting196.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.830.00%
Theft from the person156.110.00%
Robbery115.390.00%
Other crime93.950.00%
Burglary63.240.00%
Bicycle theft52.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Possession of weapons31.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202431
July 202426
June 202418
May 202432
April 202420
March 202427
February 202421
January 202420
December 202329
November 202325

A total of 477 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202453
July 202463
June 202443
May 202431
April 202436
March 202441
February 202440
January 202449
December 202343
November 202336

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202415
June 202413
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 1484 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 134.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 2024174
July 2024156
June 2024142
May 2024134
April 202498
March 2024137
February 2024126
January 2024147
December 2023132
November 2023128

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20235

A total of 196 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202428
July 202418
June 202426
May 202412
April 202415
March 202417
February 202417
January 202415
December 202312
November 202319

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 202412
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 105 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20247
June 202410
May 202415
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 202413
December 20237
November 202311

A total of 158 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202440
July 202419
June 202413
May 202413
April 202416
March 202410
February 20247
January 202415
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202415
June 202415
May 202414
April 202410
March 202422
February 202419
January 202413
December 20239
November 202317

A total of 166 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202412
June 202418
May 20246
April 202423
March 202414
February 202424
January 202414
December 202318
November 202315

A total of 242 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
July 202420
June 202414
May 202432
April 202416
March 202425
February 202430
January 202420
December 202327
November 202325

A total of 306 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 202427
June 202428
May 202446
April 202433
March 202435
February 202422
January 202432
December 202324
November 202319

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BD1 2QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Broadway
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Queensgate
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Water Lane
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ivegate
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Centenary Square
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total11
    Burglary3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bradford Forster Square
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Channing Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Upper Millergate
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Public order4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Northgate
    Total8
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Norfolk Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Southbrook Terrace
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. New Southgate
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Tyrrel Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Millergate
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mann'S Court
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Aldermanbury
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Silsbridge Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 21. Cheapside
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 22. Market Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Albion Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Stone Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dale Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Darfield Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Eldon Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Holmfield Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Soho Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Salem Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1