Bingley Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bingley’s crime profile in December 2023 reveals a striking balance between property and violent crime, with violent offences (44) outnumbering property crimes (37) despite the area’s overall crime rate (5.0 per 1,000) being 30.6% below the UK average. This divergence suggests a combination of local dynamics, as violent crime rates are typically higher in urban centres but remain significantly lower here. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (38.9% of total crimes) may reflect the area’s social fabric, where community interactions and local events could influence such incidents. Seasonal factors, including Christmas shopping and dark evenings, likely contribute to this pattern. Public order offences (10.6%) and criminal damage (8.9%) followed as the next most common categories, both below UK averages. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.9 per 1,000) was 27% below the UK average, a figure that contrasts with the area’s higher proportion of violent crimes. This could indicate effective local policing or community initiatives, though further analysis would be required to confirm. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores Bingley’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Bradford, where property crime remains a concern but is tempered by strong performance in reducing violent incidents.

December 2023 marked a 41.3% decrease in violent and sexual offences, from 75 to 44, a shift that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced public activity during holidays. Property crimes remained lower than violent crimes, though they were still below UK averages for categories like shoplifting (39% below) and burglary (14% below). A sharp increase in possession of weapons (+100%) highlights an emerging concern. The crime mix also showed stark contrasts: while public order offences were 4% above the UK average, anti-social behaviour was 57% below, suggesting local efforts may be mitigating certain issues. Residents might find the 1-in-201 monthly exposure rate useful for understanding the scale of risk in their area.

Bingley’s crime rate in December 2023 fell by 33.2% compared to the previous month, dropping from 7.4 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as December’s long evenings and holiday closures may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, 4 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in daily life. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 201 residents experienced a reported crime, a rate significantly lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure highlights Bingley’s relatively safer profile compared to national trends, though specific categories like drugs and other crime remain above UK averages. The population-scaled perspective also shows that Bingley’s crime burden is distributed across a community of 22,761, meaning each resident faces a lower likelihood of direct involvement than in areas with higher rates.