BD17 7LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BD17 7LW

BD17 7LW, Bradford has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.29 per 1,000 population. This BD17 7LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BD17 postcode area, which has experienced 196 crimes and a crime rate of 10.57 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BD17 7LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BD17 7LW, encompassing approximately 1873 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BD17 7LW area, explore the BD17 7LW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BD17 7LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Firth Wood Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Richard Whiteley Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Berry Drive with total crimes: 4

BD17 7LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.2919.05%
Criminal damage and arson313.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-50.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Public order21.07-60.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.82-4.55%
Public order511.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.670.00%
Burglary32.1450.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.8257.14%
Anti-social behaviour411.7533.33%
Public order42.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.14200.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.08-17.65%
Shoplifting47.47100.00%
Other theft42.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Burglary21.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-75.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.2988.89%
Vehicle crime69.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-50.00%
Public order31.6050.00%
Shoplifting21.60-66.67%
Drugs11.07-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.620.00%
Shoplifting64.80500.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.20500.00%
Drugs33.200.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-60.00%
Burglary11.07-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.8066.67%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other crime11.07-50.00%
Shoplifting10.53-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.75-60.00%
Shoplifting43.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1450.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.2825.00%
Drugs28.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-50.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.53-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.48-14.29%
Public order66.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-66.67%
Other theft10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.7575.00%
Public order87.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.140.00%
Shoplifting32.1450.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.350.00%
Public order64.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.200.00%
Shoplifting22.140.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202421
June 202422
May 202414
April 202417
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 202315
November 202312
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20246
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BD17 7LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Firth Wood Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Richard Whiteley Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Berry Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Southcliffe Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alma Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rockcliffe Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cliffe Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Old Glenaire Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dockfield Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lower Holme
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cliffe Lane South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Swan Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Cygnet Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dockfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Southcliffe Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1