BD21 2LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BD21 2LG

BD21 2LG, Bradford has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.54 per 1,000 population. This BD21 2LG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BD21 postcode area, which has experienced 457 crimes and a crime rate of 16.27 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BD21 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BD21 2LG, encompassing approximately 5606 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BD21 2LG area, explore the BD21 2LG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)

BD21 2LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beck Street with total crimes: 19
  • Market Place with total crimes: 10
  • Bow Street with total crimes: 10

BD21 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6828.5417.24%
Public order2112.1323.53%
Shoplifting173.7554.55%
Criminal damage and arson153.0315.38%
Other theft112.6837.50%
Drugs91.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.61-50.00%
Burglary51.6125.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-66.67%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5825.33-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour1810.345.88%
Public order173.2130.77%
Criminal damage and arson133.03-23.53%
Shoplifting112.3237.50%
Other theft81.9660.00%
Vehicle crime61.43500.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Other crime20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6022.83-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1710.7021.43%
Criminal damage and arson173.0321.43%
Public order133.0330.00%
Shoplifting82.3233.33%
Other theft51.43-16.67%
Drugs30.89-50.00%
Other crime30.5450.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7224.972.86%
Anti-social behaviour1412.8416.67%
Criminal damage and arson142.50-12.50%
Public order102.50-41.18%
Drugs61.7850.00%
Shoplifting61.0720.00%
Other theft61.07-25.00%
Burglary41.07-33.33%
Other crime20.710.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7026.047.69%
Public order1712.4888.89%
Criminal damage and arson163.0323.08%
Anti-social behaviour122.85-20.00%
Other theft82.14-27.27%
Burglary61.43-14.29%
Shoplifting51.07-16.67%
Drugs40.89-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-50.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6525.8638.30%
Anti-social behaviour1511.59-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson132.688.33%
Other theft112.3283.33%
Public order91.96-18.18%
Drugs91.61350.00%
Burglary71.6116.67%
Shoplifting61.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.07-20.00%
Other crime30.7150.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Robbery10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4722.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour198.38171.43%
Criminal damage and arson123.39-29.41%
Shoplifting122.1450.00%
Public order112.14-15.38%
Burglary61.9650.00%
Other theft61.0720.00%
Vehicle crime51.07-16.67%
Robbery30.89200.00%
Other crime20.54-71.43%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4721.05-14.55%
Criminal damage and arson178.3841.67%
Public order133.038.33%
Shoplifting82.32-42.86%
Other crime71.43133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.2575.00%
Vehicle crime61.25200.00%
Other theft51.07-37.50%
Burglary40.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5521.76-9.84%
Shoplifting149.8140.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.50-20.00%
Public order122.140.00%
Other theft82.14-11.11%
Drugs61.43-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.0733.33%
Burglary40.7133.33%
Other crime30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6122.6529.79%
Criminal damage and arson1510.88275.00%
Public order122.68-20.00%
Shoplifting102.140.00%
Other theft91.780.00%
Drugs71.61133.33%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Burglary30.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.54-50.00%
Other crime20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4718.91-34.72%
Public order158.3887.50%
Shoplifting102.6825.00%
Other theft91.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.61-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-66.67%
Burglary40.71-50.00%
Drugs30.71-40.00%
Other crime30.5450.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7226.4016.13%
Other theft1512.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.6836.36%
Criminal damage and arson122.68-40.00%
Burglary82.14166.67%
Public order81.43-66.67%
Shoplifting81.43-66.67%
Drugs51.43150.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6228.890.00%
Public order2411.060.00%
Shoplifting244.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson204.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.570.00%
Vehicle crime61.960.00%
Other theft61.070.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 202411
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 202315
September 20236

A total of 784 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202458
July 202460
June 202472
May 202470
April 202465
March 202447
February 202447
January 202455
December 202361
November 202347
October 202372
September 202362

A total of 180 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202417
June 202414
May 202416
April 202413
March 202412
February 202417
January 202412
December 202315
November 20234
October 202312
September 202320

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202413
June 202410
May 202417
April 20249
March 202411
February 202413
January 202412
December 202312
November 202315
October 20238
September 202324

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202417
June 202414
May 202412
April 202415
March 202419
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 202412
February 20248
January 202414
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238
September 202324

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BD21 2LG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beck Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting10
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Market Place
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bow Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 5. Victoria Mews
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Town Hall Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. George'S Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Nares Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 9. North Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Water Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Russell Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Back Simpson Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Asthall Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. All Saints Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Temple Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Leeds Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Aireworth Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hardwick Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Greenfield Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Smith Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Nares Street Upper
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Ivy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Belgrave Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kendal Mellor Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Temple Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Suresnes Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 27. Lennie Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Fourth Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1