Bingley Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bingley’s crime profile in October 2023 showed a mix of stability and sharp fluctuations, shaped by seasonal and local factors. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents remained 16.2% below the UK average, reflecting a consistent trend of lower-than-national rates. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 42.8% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 2.9 per 1,000—7% above the UK average. This may be partly explained by Bingley’s role as a commuter hub within Bradford, where late-night public transport use could contribute to higher rates of such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 38% below the UK average, a figure that may align with the area’s smaller, more cohesive community structure. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the clocks going back, and Halloween—likely influenced patterns, though the exact connection to specific crimes remains unclear. Vehicle crime, for instance, surged dramatically, linked to increased traffic or seasonal events, while shoplifting plummeted, suggesting a possible impact from heightened retail security measures. These variations underscore the need to consider both local demographics and national trends when interpreting crime data.

The most dramatic shift in October 2023 was the 850% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 19 incidents. This surge, while still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 (Bingley’s rate was 0.8 per 1,000), suggests a significant local factor—perhaps linked to increased traffic during Halloween or seasonal changes affecting parking patterns. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 91.7% (from 12 to 1), a decline that may reflect heightened police presence or seasonal retail activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (42.8% of all crimes), but their rate (2.9 per 1,000) was 7% above the UK average, highlighting a local vulnerability. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 38% below the UK average, due to community initiatives or the area’s character as a relatively tight-knit built-up district within Bradford.

Bingley’s crime rate in October 2023 rose slightly to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 2.8% increase from September’s 6.5 per 1,000. This places the area 16.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, maintaining its position as a relatively safe built-up area within Bradford. On a daily basis, 5 crimes were reported each day in October, reflecting a consistent pace of incidents over the month. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 150 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is lower than the UK average in most categories, the shift in crime mix—particularly the sharp rise in vehicle crime—suggests evolving patterns that may require local monitoring. The population context highlights that Bingley’s lower overall rate is not solely due to fewer crimes, but also to the specific distribution of crime types compared to national trends.