Baildon Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Baildon’s crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 4.9% below the UK average, a small but notable improvement. This figure, however, masks a significant imbalance between property and violent crime. Violent offences, including violence and sexual offences, accounted for 44.3% of all crimes, far outpacing property crimes (27.0%). This dominance of violent crime suggests underlying social or environmental factors that may require closer attention. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor drinking—likely contributes to the higher incidence of violence and public order offences. For instance, public order incidents, at 11.5% of total crimes, were 55% above the UK average, a figure that could be tied to the area’s proximity to Bradford’s urban core and the associated social activity. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime showed mixed trends, with burglary remaining higher than the UK average (114% above), while shoplifting and other theft categories fell significantly below national rates. This contrast highlights the complexity of Baildon’s crime profile, where violent crime dominates but property crime remains unevenly distributed. The area’s built-up nature within Bradford may amplify certain risks, such as public order issues, while its relatively lower population density compared to larger urban centres could limit opportunities for some types of property crime. These patterns underscore the need for tailored approaches to crime prevention, balancing efforts to address violent crime with targeted strategies for property offences.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 600% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one to seven incidents. This sharp jump may be linked to seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity, which could contribute to more opportunities for vehicle-related offences. Meanwhile, shoplifting and theft from the person both doubled compared to April, with shoplifting rising from one to three incidents and theft from the person increasing from zero to one. These spikes contrast with declines in other theft (down 62.5%) and anti-social behaviour (down 38.1%), which may reflect targeted policing efforts or shifts in community dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remain high in Baildon, with a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—20% above the UK average. This suggests a persistent challenge in addressing violent crime, despite the area’s overall rate being slightly below the national average. Residents may find the 600% rise in vehicle crime particularly concerning, as it indicates a sudden and significant change in local patterns.

Baildon's crime rate in May 2025 remained stable compared to April, with a 0.9% increase from 7.6 to 7.7 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in criminal activity, though local factors may still influence patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the density of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 130 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area’s population of 15,916. When contextualised against the UK average, Baildon’s overall rate of 7.7 per 1,000 is 4.9% below the national figure, indicating a relatively safer environment. However, this aggregate statistic masks variations in specific crime types, such as public order offences and violence, which exceed UK averages by significant margins. These disparities highlight the importance of examining subcategories to understand local challenges, even as the broader rate remains stable.