Rural Bradford Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Bradford's crime profile in November 2025 reflects a combination of seasonal pressures and local dynamics. With a total crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents—11.0% below the UK average of 7.3—the area maintains its position as a relatively safe built-up zone within Bradford. However, the month saw a marked increase in violent crimes, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents, with violence and sexual offences remaining a persistent concern despite being 14% below the UK average. This category's dominance underscores the area's ongoing challenges with interpersonal conflict, potentially influenced by the transition into colder months and reduced daylight hours. Property crimes, meanwhile, accounted for 44.0% of all incidents, with burglary (16.7% share) standing out as a significant concern, 267% above the UK average. This stark divergence from national trends may be attributed to the area's built-up character, where residential density and limited security infrastructure could create vulnerabilities for opportunistic offenders. Seasonal factors also played a role, with Bonfire Night likely contributing to the 600% surge in criminal damage and arson, while Black Friday shopping patterns may have intensified other theft-related incidents. The month's overall crime rate, though lower than the UK average, illustrates the need for targeted interventions to address rising property crime and maintain the area's current safety levels.

November 2025 saw dramatic spikes in criminal damage and arson, surging 600% from one to seven incidents—a stark increase likely linked to Bonfire Night activities. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, quadrupling to five incidents, potentially tied to increased vehicle movement during festive shopping. Other theft jumped 400%, with incidents rising from two to ten, suggesting heightened opportunistic behaviour during the month. These increases contrast with notable declines in drugs offences (-83.3%), robbery (-50.0%), and other crime (-50.0%), though these decreases may reflect seasonal lulls rather than sustained improvements. The area's violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) remains 14% below the UK average, but the surge in property-related crimes like burglary (1.1 per 1,000, 267% above UK average) highlights a concerning shift in crime patterns. Residents should be particularly vigilant during evening hours, when dark conditions may exacerbate vehicle and theft-related incidents.

Rural Bradford's crime rate in November 2025 rose 5.0% compared to October's 6.2 per 1,000, reaching 6.5 per 1,000. This places the area 11.0% below the UK average of 7.3, a consistent position for the region. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day in November, reflecting a local rhythm of activity and exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to population size. While the rate increased slightly, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with specific crime types like violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) showing a 14% deficit against national benchmarks. This comparison underscores the importance of targeted local measures even in areas with generally lower crime profiles.