Steeton Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Steeton, the crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents in April 2024 means that, on average, one in every 125 people in the community experienced a reported crime during the month. This rate places the area 3.9% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a marginal but statistically significant difference. The most pressing concern is the dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 54.8% of all incidents, with a rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This is 72% higher than the UK average for this category, suggesting that Steeton's built-up environment within Bradford may create conditions conducive to interpersonal conflict. Public order offences also stood out, at 1.2 per 1,000—126% above the UK average—potentially reflecting the impact of Easter-related gatherings and increased foot traffic in public spaces. The seasonal context of April, with its mix of Easter celebrations and early spring weather, likely contributed to these patterns. While property crimes were relatively low (8 total), the rise in drug-related incidents and burglary could indicate shifting priorities in criminal activity, linked to the area's proximity to larger urban centres. Residents may need to remain vigilant in public areas, particularly during evenings and weekends, as the data suggests a higher concentration of violent and disorderly incidents in these times.

April 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+100%), burglary (+100%), and drug-related incidents (+100%) compared to March, suggesting a possible shift in local dynamics. Violent crimes remained the most common category, contributing 54.8% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 4.4 per 1,000—72% above the UK average of 2.6. Public order offences also surged, reaching 1.2 per 1,000, 126% above the UK's 0.5. Conversely, other thefts decreased by 50%, from 6 to 3, though this category still slightly exceeded the UK average. These fluctuations align with seasonal factors: Easter-related gatherings may have heightened tensions in public spaces, while the transition to spring weather likely increased foot traffic in areas prone to anti-social behaviour. The 100% rise in drug-related crimes could indicate a shift in local policing focus or changing patterns of illicit activity, though further data would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

Steeton's crime rate in April 2024 rose to 8.0 per 1,000 residents, a 40.1% increase from the previous month's 5.7 per 1,000. This shift means that, on average, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 124 residents over the course of the month—a figure that contextualises risk in human terms. Daily, Steeton experienced approximately 1 crime per day, a rate that aligns with the area's built-up nature within Bradford but remains higher than the UK average. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the 8.0 rate translates to a 3.9% gap above the UK's 7.7, though this difference is relatively narrow given the small population size. The increase in violent crimes and public order offences may reflect seasonal dynamics, as Easter and spring activities often draw more people to public spaces, potentially altering local interactions. This contrast with the previous month's lower rate underscores the volatility of crime patterns in a relatively small community where individual incidents can significantly impact aggregated statistics.