Bingley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bingley's crime rate in October 2025 was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 10.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels, though the composition of offences differs from national patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.6% of all recorded crimes, with 70 incidents reported—a rate of 3.1 per 1,000, 17% above the UK average for this category. This suggests a disproportionate concentration of violent crime in Bingley compared to the national profile, a trend that may be influenced by local demographics or social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, by contrast, was 37% below the UK average, with 19 cases recorded. The town's crime profile is further shaped by seasonal factors: October's shorter evenings and Halloween-related activity may contribute to fluctuations in public order and anti-social behaviour. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, masks a combination of localised trends, including a notable rise in 'Other crime' and a sharp decline in drug-related incidents. These shifts may reflect changes in policing priorities, community engagement, or the influence of transient populations during the autumn months. The area's relatively low burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000, matching the UK average) and sharp drop in shoplifting (from 10 to 8 cases) suggest that targeted interventions or environmental factors may be affecting property crime trends. As the year progresses, continued monitoring of these patterns will be essential to understanding the drivers behind Bingley's crime profile.

The most dramatic month-on-month change occurred in 'Other crime,' which surged by 150% (from 2 to 5 cases). This category, while not defined in the data, may encompass a range of incidents not easily categorised under more specific headings. Simultaneously, bicycle theft doubled from zero to one incident, though this remains a single data point and may reflect isolated occurrences. In contrast, drug-related crimes fell by 50% (from 6 to 3), a decrease that could be linked to seasonal factors or shifts in local activity patterns. Violent crime remains a significant concern, with 70 incidents recorded—44.6% of total crimes—placing it 17% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 37% below the UK average, with 19 reported cases. This divergence highlights the area's unique crime mix, where property-related offences (50 total) are outpaced by violent crime, a balance not seen in the national average. Residents may find the 100% increase in bicycle theft particularly noteworthy, given the town's likely reliance on cycling infrastructure.

Bingley's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 6.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during late autumn. Over the 31 days of October, the town recorded an average of five crimes per day, a figure that reflects the pace of reported incidents but does not account for unreported or undetected crimes. On a monthly scale, one reported crime occurred for every 145 residents, a ratio that contextualises the exposure of the local population to crime. This figure is particularly useful for residents assessing risk relative to their community's size, though this is a monthly aggregate and does not translate to daily probabilities. The rate remains 10.4% below the UK average, a gap that has persisted despite fluctuations in specific crime categories. This comparative advantage suggests systemic factors—such as local policing strategies or community engagement—may be influencing Bingley's crime profile relative to the national average.