Bingley Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most dramatic shift in October 2024 occurred in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 19% compared to September, marking the largest single-category change in the month. This decline, from 79 to 64 incidents, contrasts with a 16.7% overall drop in Bingley’s crime rate to 5.9 per 1,000 residents — 27.2% below the UK average of 8.1. The area’s crime profile remains shaped by its status as a built-up district within Bradford, where retail and residential activity intersect. Violence and sexual offences (47.8% of total crimes) remain the dominant category, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.9%) and public order offences (9.0%). Seasonal factors likely played a role: shorter daylight hours and Halloween festivities may have influenced patterns, though the reduction in violent crime defies typical October trends. Anti-social behaviour remains lower than the UK average, with a 46% gap, suggesting community policing efforts or local characteristics such as lower youth population density may contribute. Property crime, while down 30.8% in shoplifting, still accounts for 27.6% of total incidents, reflecting the area’s retail presence. The data illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and broader regional trends.

The most striking change in October was the 19% decrease in violence and sexual offences, the largest single-category drop of the month. This reduction, from 79 to 64 incidents, contrasts with a 72.7% plunge in vehicle crime — down from 11 to 3 cases — likely linked to fewer car-related incidents during darker evenings. Anti-social behaviour remained 46% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect Bingley’s community-focused policing or lower population density in key areas. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes saw a 100% increase, rising from 1 to 2 incidents, though this remains a small proportion of total crimes. The shift in crime mix also highlights a 30.8% decline in shoplifting, potentially tied to Halloween-focused retail security measures. The rate of vehicle crime in Bingley is 79% below the UK average, a stark contrast that may indicate effective parking enforcement or lower commuter traffic compared to other areas. These findings offer a nuanced view of Bingley’s crime profile, where seasonal factors and local initiatives appear to influence patterns in unexpected ways.

Bingley’s crime rate in October 2024 (5.9 per 1,000 residents) represents a 16.7% decline from September’s 7.1 per 1,000, a drop consistent with national seasonal trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 4 crimes per day over the month — a figure that, while modest, reflects the built-up nature of the district. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 33% lower than the UK average when adjusted for population size. This figure, however, does not account for unreported incidents or variations in policing methods. The area’s population of 22,761 residents means that each resident faces a 0.059% chance of being directly involved in a crime, a rate that is 27.2% below the UK average. This gap is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour (46% below UK average) and vehicle crime (79% below), suggesting Bingley’s unique socio-economic profile may contribute to its lower crime rates. While causation, factors such as community engagement, local retail security measures, and the area’s position within Bradford’s broader urban framework may help explain these differences.