Baildon Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Baildon's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 12.8% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This performance, while slightly worse than June's 6.1 rate, still places the area in a safer bracket nationally. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (36.7%), followed by public order and anti-social behaviour (each 11.7%). The seasonal context of July—characterised by peak tourism, festivals, and school holidays—likely influenced these patterns. For instance, the high incidence of violence and sexual offences may correlate with increased foot traffic in public spaces during summer evenings. Conversely, the sharp decline in shoplifting (down 80% from June) could reflect both reduced retail activity and enhanced security measures. The area's anti-social behaviour rate was 42% below the UK average, due to community policing initiatives or the transient nature of summer visitors. However, the surge in vehicle crime (+175%) and other theft (+200%) suggests vulnerabilities in parked vehicles and personal belongings during high-traffic periods. These trends highlight the combination of seasonal dynamics and local crime patterns, requiring targeted strategies to address rising categories while maintaining progress in lower-risk areas.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in other theft (+200%), vehicle crime (+175%), and criminal damage and arson (+125%) compared to June. These rises may partly explain the overall rate's jump from 6.1 to 7.5 per 1,000. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), likely reflecting reduced foot traffic during July's school holidays or improved retail security measures. Public order offences stood at 41% above the UK average, a stark contrast to anti-social behaviour, which was 42% below the national rate. The significant 85% drop in shoplifting compared to the UK average (0.1 vs 0.7 per 1,000) suggests targeted efforts in retail areas may have had an impact. Residents might find the 12.8% gap between Baildon's rate and the UK average particularly reassuring, despite the month-on-month rise.

Baildon's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 23.8% compared to June 2025, moving from 6.1 to 7.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains 12.8% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 4 incidents per day, a figure that reflects the area's built-up nature and seasonal activity. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 133 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area's population density and transient visitor numbers during peak summer. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the rise from June highlights the need for continued monitoring of trends linked to seasonal fluctuations. The population context underscores that, despite the increase, the area remains relatively safe compared to national benchmarks, with crime concentrated in specific categories rather than widespread issues.