Rural Bradford Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Bradford's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 1.3% increase above the UK average of 7.6. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.3% of total crimes, followed by vehicle crime (15.2%) and burglary (10.1%). The month's context of dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping likely contributed to patterns observed. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, with a rate of 2.6 per 1,000 — just 1% above the UK average. Vehicle crime, however, surged to 1.2 per 1,000, an astonishing 173% above the UK rate of 0.4 per 1,000. This spike may partly explain the area's overall rate, given the built-up nature of the rural district and potential increases in vehicle-related activity during the month. Burglary also rose to 0.8 per 1,000 — 158% above the UK average — suggesting vulnerabilities in residential security during colder months. While anti-social behaviour rates were 28% below the UK average, this may reflect effective local initiatives or the area's character as a quieter, more tightly knit community. The seasonal shift to darker evenings and reduced visibility could have created conditions conducive to certain crimes. These figures underscore the need for continued vigilance, particularly around vehicle security and home safety measures during the winter months.

November 2024 saw stark increases in vehicle crime and robbery within Rural Bradford. Vehicle crime rose 200% month-on-month, jumping from five to 15 incidents — a rate of 1.2 per 1,000, 173% above the UK average. This surge may be linked to Black Friday shopping activity, with more vehicles in the area and potential opportunities for theft. Robbery also doubled, with two reported incidents — a 100% increase from one in October. This category is 100% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, suggesting a localised vulnerability. Conversely, some categories showed notable declines: possession of weapons fell by 50% (from two to one), and public order offences dropped by 50% (from 12 to six). Anti-social behaviour remained 28% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's demographic profile or effective community policing. The breakdown also highlights vehicle crime's dominance — at 15.2% of total crimes — compared to violence and sexual offences (33.3%) and burglary (10.1%). This mix suggests a dual challenge of addressing both personal safety and property crime. Residents should be particularly vigilant around vehicle security, given the sharp increase in this category, and consider additional precautions during the winter months when visibility is reduced.

The crime rate in Rural Bradford for November 2024 (7.7 per 1,000) represents an 8.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.4 per 1,000. This monthly decline, while modest, contrasts with the year-over-year trend, which has seen sustained pressures in certain categories. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of three crimes per day in November — a figure that, while seemingly low, underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 131 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is important to contextualise within the area's demographic profile. With a population of 12,941, this means the community collectively faced 99 crimes — a number that, when distributed across households and local businesses, could have significant impacts on quality of life. The comparison to the UK average also reveals notable disparities: vehicle crime and burglary are high, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences are significantly lower. These differences may reflect the area's character as a built-up rural district with fewer commercial hubs than major urban centres, but with enough density to create pockets of vulnerability. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-131 residents is a useful metric for residents to understand the scale of risk relative to their population size, though it should be considered alongside localised patterns and community-specific factors.