DORCHESTER CRESCENT, BD4 9BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BD4 9BY

DORCHESTER CRESCENT, BD4 9BY, Bradford has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.38 per 1,000 population. This BD4 9BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BD4 postcode area, which has experienced 591 crimes and a crime rate of 17.98 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BD4 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BD4 9BY, encompassing approximately 3732 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (2.63% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

BD4 9BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knowles Lane with total crimes: 15
  • St Margaret'S Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Haslemere Close with total crimes: 6

DORCHESTER CRESCENT, BD4 9BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3924.382.63%
Criminal damage and arson1210.45-25.00%
Burglary103.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.68-45.45%
Other theft61.61100.00%
Public order61.61200.00%
Drugs41.6133.33%
Robbery41.070.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.9215.15%
Criminal damage and arson1610.18166.67%
Burglary124.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.22-45.00%
Possession of weapons42.95300.00%
Drugs31.07-25.00%
Other theft30.80-25.00%
Public order20.80-60.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.97-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour208.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.36-25.00%
Public order51.61-16.67%
Other theft41.34-42.86%
Drugs41.0733.33%
Burglary31.07-40.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4125.45-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour1510.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.0233.33%
Other theft72.1440.00%
Public order61.88-25.00%
Burglary51.61-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.34100.00%
Possession of weapons31.070.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4324.1126.47%
Anti-social behaviour1011.5266.67%
Burglary92.68200.00%
Public order82.41166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.14-53.85%
Other theft51.6125.00%
Drugs31.340.00%
Other crime30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.29-8.11%
Criminal damage and arson139.11-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour63.48100.00%
Other theft41.61-60.00%
Public order31.07-66.67%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3724.385.71%
Criminal damage and arson179.91183.33%
Other theft104.55400.00%
Public order92.6880.00%
Shoplifting52.41-16.67%
Other crime41.34300.00%
Burglary31.07-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.38-14.29%
Drugs61.610.00%
Shoplifting61.61-60.00%
Public order51.61-44.44%
Burglary51.3425.00%
Vehicle crime31.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8050.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.907.69%
Shoplifting157.500.00%
Public order94.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.41250.00%
Drugs61.88-14.29%
Burglary41.6133.33%
Other crime31.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.660.00%
Drugs76.9740.00%
Other theft41.88100.00%
Other crime31.0750.00%
Public order30.80-50.00%
Burglary30.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.97-27.27%
Public order62.14-25.00%
Drugs51.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Other theft21.07-50.00%
Burglary20.54-33.33%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.970.00%
Public order82.950.00%
Vehicle crime52.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202420
June 202415
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 202413
March 202417
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202438
July 202433
June 202441
May 202443
April 202434
March 202437
February 202435
January 202428
December 202326
November 202326
October 202326

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 202410
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 202415

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BD4 9BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Knowles Lane
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. St Margaret'S Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Haslemere Close
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sandmead Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arlesford Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Horsham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Mansel Mews
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Felcourt Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Wareham Corner
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Mead View
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Well Bank Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Knowles Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Vulcan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Kirkwall Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Felcourt Fold
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Brendon Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Denbury Mount
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Wolston Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Muirhead Fold
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kesteven Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Peverell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Holsworthy Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Dorchester Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. New Bank Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Romsey Mews
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Lulworth Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Fontmell Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Leamside Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ovington Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Knutsford Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1