Baildon Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Baildon’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 22.0% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.2. This figure places the area among the safer built-up areas within Bradford, though one category—burglary—deviates sharply from the norm. At 0.6 per 1,000, burglary rates in Baildon were double the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a localised vulnerability. The crime profile was dominated by violent and sexual offences (44 incidents, 43.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19 cases, 18.8%). This mix suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and public disorder, potentially influenced by the area’s dense residential and retail networks. June, the start of summer, typically sees shifts in community activity and tourism, though Baildon’s proximity to Bradford’s urban core may temper seasonal fluctuations. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) contrast with the UK average, reflecting the area’s lower foot traffic compared to larger towns. While the overall crime rate remains below the national benchmark, the pronounced spike in burglary deserves closer attention, as it diverges from the broader trend of declining property crime nationally. This anomaly may be linked to targeted vulnerabilities in specific neighbourhoods or temporary spikes in opportunistic activity, though no direct causes are evident in the data.

June 2024 saw a 66.7% increase in burglary cases, rising from 6 to 10 incidents—a stark contrast to the 100% above UK average rate. This surge, though modest in absolute terms, stands out against the broader trend of falling property crime nationally. Meanwhile, shoplifting plummeted by 66.7%, dropping from 6 to 2 cases, aligning with the area’s 84% below UK average for this category. Other theft also fell by 60%, from 10 to 4, reinforcing a pattern of reduced retail-related crime. The shift in crime mix is notable: while violent crimes accounted for 43.6% of total incidents, property crimes (28 cases) made up 27.7%, indicating a relatively balanced split between personal and property offences. Anti-social behaviour, though a significant component (18.8% of total), remained 14% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or demographic factors. For residents, the sharp drop in shoplifting may reflect improved security measures at local retailers or reduced foot traffic during the early summer period. However, the burglary increase raises questions about targeted vulnerabilities, such as unsecured properties or transient populations in specific areas.

Baildon’s crime rate in June 2024 (6.4 per 1,000) fell 12.2% compared to May’s 7.2 per 1,000, indicating a modest but consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 3 crimes per day, a figure that may seem high to residents but is contextually low given the town’s population of 15,916. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 158 residents, a ratio that places Baildon well below the UK average for similar-sized built-up areas. This monthly exposure figure, while illustrative of the area’s relative safety, does not account for the uneven distribution of crime types. For instance, while violent crimes were slightly above the UK average, burglary’s 100% surplus underscores the need for targeted measures in specific categories. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Baildon’s crime profile is shaped by its unique demographics: as a commuter hub within Bradford, it may experience higher rates of transient-related crimes like burglary, while lower rates of vehicle crime suggest fewer parked vehicles in public spaces. These contrasts highlight the importance of granular analysis rather than broad generalisations about the area’s safety.