Bradford Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a city of over half a million residents, November 2024 saw 6,328 crimes reported in Bradford, translating to a crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 47.4% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a disparity that highlights the unique challenges faced by this urban centre. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.4%) and criminal damage and arson (8.0%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of November, which includes the transition to darker evenings and the commercial activity of Black Friday shopping, factors that may contribute to increased incidents of violence and property crime. The prominence of anti-social behaviour suggests ongoing issues in public spaces, potentially linked to the city's dense population and the pressures of urban living. Meanwhile, the relatively high rate of criminal damage and arson could be associated with the city's industrial heritage and the presence of older buildings that may be more vulnerable to such incidents. The data also indicates a notable rise in public order offences, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000, 76% above the UK average, a trend that may be exacerbated by the combination of seasonal events and the dynamics of a major urban area. While the overall crime rate remains stable compared to the previous month, the breakdown of offences reveals a combination of local factors, including the impact of seasonal transitions and the characteristics of a densely populated environment. These insights provide a foundation for understanding the broader crime picture in Bradford and the need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies.

November 2024 saw a 20.7% increase in other theft, rising from 376 to 454 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened retail activity during Black Friday or increased opportunistic behaviour in public spaces. Concurrently, vehicle crime climbed by 13.1%, with 346 reported incidents, a rise that could be linked to seasonal changes in vehicle usage or parking patterns. Theft from the person increased by 8.7%, a trend that may be connected to the darkening evenings and increased foot traffic in commercial areas. In contrast, bicycle theft plummeted by 40.9%, from 22 to 13 incidents, a decline that might indicate the effectiveness of local anti-theft measures or a seasonal reduction in cycling activity. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly elevated, with a rate of 4.7 per 1,000, 82% above the UK average, a statistic that underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas with high concentrations of such incidents. These shifts in crime patterns provide residents with concrete insights into the factors influencing safety in their neighbourhoods.

Bradford's November 2024 crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents represents a marginal 0.5% decrease from the previous month's 11.3 per 1,000, indicating a stable trend. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 211 crimes each day, a figure that reflects the persistent challenges of maintaining public safety in a densely populated urban environment. When scaled to the local population of 563,605, the monthly crime rate translates to roughly one reported crime for every 89 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents within the community. This monthly exposure rate, while consistent with recent trends, remains higher than the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting the need for continued focus on crime prevention strategies tailored to Bradford's specific context. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with the significant disparities observed in individual crime categories, which will be explored further in the highlights section.