Bingley Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Public order offences in Bingley were 67% above the UK average in January 2024, marking one of the most striking deviations from national trends. With a total crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents — 24.3% below the UK average of 7.4 — the area demonstrates a combination of local factors and broader patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.2% of all reported crimes, significantly lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (23% below). This contrasts with the 13.3% rise in public order offences, which reached 0.8 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall — may partly explain the lower rates of shoplifting (30% below UK average) and vehicle crime (60% below UK average), though the surge in public order offences suggests other dynamics at play. Bingley's crime profile reflects its character as a built-up area within Bradford, where community policing efforts and local initiatives may contribute to the overall lower crime rate, though specific factors driving public order incidents remain unclear.

Burglary in Bingley saw a dramatic 128.6% increase from 7 to 16 incidents in January 2024, a stark contrast to the previous month's figures. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 111.1%, from 9 to 19 cases, indicating a potential shift in community dynamics or policing focus. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 90.0%, from 10 to 1 incident, though this decrease may be influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity. The area's performance against UK averages reveals mixed trends: while violence and sexual offences remain 23% below the national rate, public order offences are 67% higher, a disparity that could reflect local challenges in managing public spaces. Shoplifting rates in Bingley were 30% below the UK average, linked to the post-holiday lull in retail activity. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas where crime rates deviate significantly from national benchmarks.

Bingley's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 13.3% compared to the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, indicating a recent upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 4 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local risk. When scaled to the population of 22,761 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 178 residents, a measure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. This rate is lower than the UK average but shows a marked increase from the prior month, suggesting potential shifts in crime patterns or reporting practices. The comparison to the previous month's data underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring, particularly given the significant fluctuations in specific categories such as burglary and anti-social behaviour. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the changes observed in January 2024 highlight the need for continued analysis to understand the factors driving these variations.