Baildon Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Baildon's crime profile in February 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property offences, shaped by both local characteristics and seasonal factors. The area recorded 86 crimes—a rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents, 23.9% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 40.7% of all crimes, a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This concentration may reflect the built-up nature of Baildon, where public spaces and community interactions could contribute to such incidents. Vehicle crime, at 1.0 per 1,000, stood out as a stark outlier, 127% above the UK average, linked to the area's residential parking layouts or traffic patterns. The seasonal context of February—marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have dampened some types of crime, such as burglary and shoplifting, which fell by 61.5% and 75% respectively compared to the previous month. However, the sharp rise in other theft and vehicle crime suggests vulnerabilities that require closer examination. The local mix of crimes, with violence and property offences roughly balanced, contrasts with broader UK trends where property crimes often dominate. This divergence could be attributed to Baildon's unique position as a built-up area within Bradford, where a mix of residential and commercial spaces may create conditions for both violent and vehicle-related incidents. The data also shows that anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 62% and 39% below the UK average, respectively, indicating a generally lower incidence of disruptive activities. This may reflect community cohesion or effective local policing, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections. Overall, the February 2024 figures illustrate a crime picture shaped by both seasonal rhythms and the area's specific social and physical environment.

February 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in other theft, jumping from 1 to 6 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal shifts or targeted activity in specific areas. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, with a 128.6% increase from 7 to 16 incidents, a rate 127% above the UK average. This anomaly could be linked to the area's built-up nature, where parking density and traffic congestion may create opportunities for vehicle-related offences. Conversely, burglary fell by 61.5% (from 13 to 5), and shoplifting dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1), suggesting a possible seasonal lull in retail-targeted crimes. Violence and sexual offences. of all crimes, remained 12% below the UK average, indicating a local balance between violent and property crimes that diverges from national trends.

Baildon's crime rate remained stable in February 2024, matching the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in criminal activity, though the breakdown of crime types reveals deeper patterns. Locally, 3 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that, while low, highlights the concentrated nature of certain offences. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 185 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Baildon well below the UK average for most categories. However, vehicle crime stands as a notable exception, with a rate 127% above the UK average. This contrast underscores the area's unique challenges, where specific crime types—such as vehicle-related incidents—require targeted attention. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the overall rate is reassuring, the local context of vehicle crime may reflect factors like parking density or traffic patterns in residential zones.