Baildon Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Baildon's crime profile showed a marked shift towards violent offences, with 46 violent crimes recorded compared to 39 property crimes. This reversal of the usual balance may reflect seasonal dynamics, as longer evenings and increased socialising in public spaces could contribute to a rise in violence and sexual offences. The overall crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents placed the area 14.3% below the UK average of 8.4, a consistent trend that suggests Baildon's built-up area within Bradford maintains a relatively low-crime environment. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (40.0% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.7%) and other theft (8.7%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stood at 2.8 per 1,000, just 2% below Baildon's rate. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns, as May's bank holidays and extended daylight hours may have influenced both criminal activity and police visibility. The area's lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (24% below UK average) and vehicle crime (57% below) could be attributed to its character as a mixed-use neighbourhood with limited commercial density compared to larger urban centres. However, the slight increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average warrants careful monitoring, particularly as summer approaches and outdoor socialising intensifies.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 200% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 2 to 6. This sharp rise may reflect the start of the summer retail season, though local retailers have not reported increased security concerns. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 57.1%, from 7 to 3, a decline that could be attributed to reduced overnight parking in residential areas during the school term. The balance of crime types shifted significantly, with violent crimes (46) now outpacing property crimes (39) for the first time this year, a reversal from earlier months. Violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000) remain 2% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) is 24% below national levels. A resident might find the 100% increase in robbery incidents from zero to two in May particularly concerning.

Baildon's crime rate in May 2024 fell by 11.5% compared to the previous month, dropping from 8.2 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of early spring, when outdoor socialising and longer evenings may temporarily reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, the average resident faced a 1-in-138 chance of a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms. On a daily basis, roughly four crimes were reported each day in Baildon during May, a rate that, while lower than the UK average, remains consistent with the area's historical profile as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Bradford. The population of 15,916 means that even small shifts in crime type or frequency can have measurable impacts on community perceptions, though the overall rate remains well below the national benchmark.