Shipley (Bradford) Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shipley (Bradford) recorded a crime rate of 12.2 per 1,000 residents in July 2025, placing it 41.9% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the area's distinct crime profile, shaped by its role as a built-up district within a larger urban centre. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.1% of all incidents, a rate 64% higher than the UK average. This category's prominence may be linked to the area's mix of commercial and residential spaces, where summer festivals and outdoor events likely increase social interactions and potential conflicts. Anti-social behaviour, though 3% below the UK average, still contributed 12.1% of all crimes, suggesting a need for community-focused interventions. Public order offences also spiked, with a 103% increase over the UK average, potentially reflecting the challenges of managing crowds during peak summer activities. The data highlights a seasonal pattern consistent with July's role as a month of festivals, school holidays, and tourism, all of which may drive up incidents of disorder and property crime. While property crimes constituted 31.8% of the total (113 out of 355), the violent crime proportion (41.1%) was higher than the UK average, indicating a need for targeted policing strategies. The area's built-up nature within Bradford may exacerbate these trends, as higher population density and commercial activity can amplify both opportunities and tensions for crime.

July 2025 saw a 200% increase in bicycle theft, with three reported incidents compared to one in June. This surge aligns with the summer season and the influx of tourists and festival-goers, who may leave cycles unsecured during outdoor events. Criminal damage and arson also rose sharply by 76.5%, from 17 to 30 incidents, suggesting heightened vandalism during peak holiday periods. In contrast, other crime fell by 76.9%, from 13 to 3 cases, potentially reflecting improved policing focus or a temporary reduction in low-level disorder. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 41.1% of all crimes and 64% above the UK average. This imbalance highlights a local challenge, as anti-social behaviour, while 3% below the UK rate, still accounts for 12.1% of reported incidents, indicating a need for targeted community engagement.

Shipley's crime rate in July 2025 remained stable at 12.2 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in local crime dynamics. above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 11 crimes reported each day, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of Shipley as part of Bradford. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 82 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively dense urban environment. While the rate has not changed month-on-month, the distribution of crime types has shifted, with violent crimes and public order offences driving the overall rate higher than the UK average. This pattern is consistent with the area's character as a town with a mix of commercial and residential zones, where seasonal activity may amplify tensions in public spaces.