Rural Bradford Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Bradford's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 8.2 — a 24.4% deficit. This marked a continuation of the area's historically lower crime profile, though the composition of crimes revealed a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 — 12% above the UK average. This suggests that while the area as a whole is safer than the national average, specific categories of crime remain elevated. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 29% below the UK average, possibly influenced by the seasonal shift into summer, when community activities may disperse incidents across more public spaces. The built-up nature of this rural area, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, likely contributes to the balance of crime types, where property crimes and personal safety concerns coexist. Vehicle crime and other thefts also saw notable activity, though both remained within or slightly below the UK average. The start of the summer season may have impacted crime patterns, with increased foot traffic in local areas deterring some crimes while also creating new opportunities for others. The relatively low overall rate, combined with the specific spikes in certain categories, highlights the need for targeted interventions that address the unique dynamics of this part of Bradford.

June 2024 marked a significant shift in crime patterns, with bicycle theft experiencing a 100% increase from zero to one incident — the most dramatic month-on-month change. This spike, while small in absolute terms, underscores a growing vulnerability for cyclists in the area. Other theft also rose by 100%, moving from three to six incidents, suggesting heightened activity in this category. Conversely, other crime plummeted by 85.7%, with incidents dropping from seven to one, possibly reflecting successful policing efforts or seasonal factors. Violent crimes remained higher than the UK average, with a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 (12% above the UK average), indicating persistent challenges in addressing personal safety. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell 29% below the UK average, a trend that may be linked to local initiatives or the influence of the summer season on community interactions.

Rural Bradford's crime rate in June 2024 fell 15.8% compared to May, dropping from 7.3 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with the overall trend of lower crime rates in the area, which remains 24.4% below the UK average. Locally, the monthly exposure figure shows one reported crime occurred for roughly every 162 residents over the course of the month — a statistic that helps contextualise the scale of incidents for the community. Daily crime counts averaged three per day, a figure that, while consistent with previous months, reflects the relatively low density of crime in this built-up rural area. The population of 12,941 residents means that crime remains infrequent compared to larger urban centres, though localised spikes in specific categories, such as possession of weapons, highlight areas requiring closer attention.