OTLEY ROAD, BD18 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BD18 2BJ

OTLEY ROAD, BD18 2BJ, Bradford has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.03 per 1,000 population. This BD18 2BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BD18 postcode area, which has experienced 348 crimes and a crime rate of 12.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BD18 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BD18 2BJ, encompassing approximately 2297 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BD18 2BJ area, explore the BD18 2BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

BD18 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Well Croft with total crimes: 10
  • Central Avenue with total crimes: 10

OTLEY ROAD, BD18 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5257.034.00%
Burglary1522.64150.00%
Public order146.53-41.67%
Shoplifting116.09-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour94.79-52.63%
Other theft83.9260.00%
Other crime53.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.180.00%
Drugs42.1833.33%
Vehicle crime41.74-42.86%
Bicycle theft21.74100.00%
Robbery20.87100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5063.562.04%
Public order2421.7726.32%
Anti-social behaviour1910.4572.73%
Shoplifting188.2750.00%
Vehicle crime77.84250.00%
Burglary63.05100.00%
Other theft52.61-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.18-50.00%
Other crime42.180.00%
Drugs31.74200.00%
Theft from the person31.3150.00%
Bicycle theft11.31-66.67%
Robbery10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4954.4244.12%
Public order1921.33137.50%
Shoplifting128.279.09%
Anti-social behaviour115.2210.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.79-28.57%
Other theft64.35-25.00%
Other crime42.6133.33%
Bicycle theft31.74200.00%
Burglary31.31-76.92%
Theft from the person21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-66.67%
Robbery20.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.87-50.00%
Drugs10.44-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3451.37-12.82%
Criminal damage and arson1414.8027.27%
Burglary136.0985.71%
Shoplifting115.66-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.7911.11%
Public order84.35-52.94%
Other theft83.4814.29%
Vehicle crime63.48500.00%
Drugs42.610.00%
Other crime31.74-40.00%
Robbery31.31200.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3951.3721.88%
Public order1716.9870.00%
Shoplifting157.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.53266.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.7912.50%
Other theft73.92600.00%
Burglary73.050.00%
Other crime53.05400.00%
Drugs42.18300.00%
Bicycle theft11.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3233.96-21.95%
Public order1013.93-9.09%
Shoplifting104.3542.86%
Anti-social behaviour84.35-20.00%
Burglary73.4816.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.05-66.67%
Robbery21.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.44-87.50%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4145.7120.59%
Public order1117.85-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.35125.00%
Other theft83.92100.00%
Shoplifting73.48-36.36%
Burglary63.05100.00%
Other crime32.610.00%
Possession of weapons31.31200.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Theft from the person20.87-33.33%
Drugs20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3438.75-22.73%
Public order1514.80200.00%
Shoplifting116.53175.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.61-20.00%
Other theft41.74-50.00%
Theft from the person31.740.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Other crime31.31200.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4436.1310.00%
Other theft819.16100.00%
Public order53.48-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.180.00%
Shoplifting42.18-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.7433.33%
Burglary31.74-57.14%
Robbery21.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4036.57-11.11%
Public order1217.41-25.00%
Burglary75.2275.00%
Shoplifting73.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.050.00%
Other theft42.18-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-72.73%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Theft from the person11.31-66.67%
Drugs10.44-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4552.687.14%
Public order1619.59-5.88%
Shoplifting146.9755.56%
Anti-social behaviour116.0910.00%
Other theft104.79233.33%
Drugs74.35600.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.05-58.33%
Burglary42.18-42.86%
Other crime31.740.00%
Theft from the person31.31200.00%
Bicycle theft21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4248.320.00%
Public order1718.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.220.00%
Shoplifting94.350.00%
Burglary73.920.00%
Other theft33.050.00%
Other crime31.310.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202424
July 202419
June 20248
May 202417
April 202410
March 202411
February 202415
January 20245
December 202312
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202450
July 202449
June 202434
May 202439
April 202432
March 202441
February 202434
January 202444
December 202340
November 202345
October 202342

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202412
June 202411
May 202415
April 202410
March 20247
February 202411
January 20244
December 20237
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 20243
June 202413
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 202414
May 202411
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202419
July 202411
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BD18 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Well Croft
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Central Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Dale Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 5. Tony Miller Approach
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Back Kirkgate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. View Croft Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 10. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Argyle Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 12. Commercial Street
    Total4
    Burglary4
  • 13. Back Crag Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Sunny Bank
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 15. Selborne Terrace
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bank Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Hall Royd
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Westcliffe Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rosse Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Prospect Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Prospect Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Market Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A6038
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Birklands Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Birklands Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Cross Rosse Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Charles Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. A657
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1