Bingley Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bingley's crime profile in May 2024 reflected a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. With a population of 22,761, the area recorded 192 crimes—equivalent to 8.4 per 1,000 residents, exactly matching the UK average. This rate, while not alarming, highlights the concentration of specific crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 48.4% of all reported incidents, a figure 44% above the UK average. This overrepresentation may be linked to Bingley's status as a commuter town within Bradford, where late-night retail activity and social hubs in the town centre create conditions conducive to such offences. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 12% of the total, despite being 31% below the UK average—a discrepancy that could reflect effective local policing in managing disruptive conduct. Shoplifting, at 8.9% of all crimes, saw a 325% increase from April, likely driven by May's extended evenings and the presence of high-traffic retail corridors. The seasonal context of longer daylight hours and bank holidays may have amplified outdoor socialising, contributing to both anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Property crimes remained relatively low compared to violent offences, a pattern consistent with areas where community policing efforts focus on reducing interpersonal crime. The alignment with the UK average suggests that Bingley's crime profile is neither exceptionally safe nor dangerous, but rather typical of a mid-sized built-up area within a larger urban region.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 325% rise in shoplifting, jumping from 4 to 17 incidents. This spike, combined with a 200% increase in drug-related crimes (from 1 to 3), suggests shifting patterns in local criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 130%, with 23 incidents reported—a 31% gap below the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, burglary and vehicle crime decreased by 62.5% and 20% respectively, though these drops were offset by the sharp rise in other categories. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (48.4% of all crimes) was 44% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 68% below average for burglary. This mix of rising and falling crime types illustrates the complexity of local dynamics, with shoplifting's surge likely tied to May's longer evenings and increased foot traffic in retail areas.

Bingley's crime rate in May 2024 rose 39.3% compared to April's 6.1 per 1,000, reaching the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This increase translates to roughly 6 crimes reported daily, a figure that, while not extreme, reflects a noticeable uptick in activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 119 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within a tightly knit community. When scaled to the area's population of 22,761, this rate suggests that residents are more likely to encounter crime than in the previous month, though it remains aligned with national benchmarks. The shift from April to May may be influenced by May's extended evenings and bank holidays, which can heighten social interactions and outdoor activity, contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. This contrast with the previous month's lower rate highlights the seasonal volatility in crime patterns, particularly in areas where community dynamics are sensitive to external factors like weather and public events.