Steeton Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Steeton's crime picture in January 2024, accounting for 65.5% of all 29 reported incidents. This category, at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, is 38% above the UK average, marking a stark outlier in the area's overall crime profile. Steeton's total crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents places it 24.3% below the UK average of 7.4, a position consistent with its character as a built-up area within Bradford. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days—may have contributed to the lower property crime rate, which accounted for only 24% of incidents compared to 65.5% for violent crimes. Other theft (10.3% of total) and vehicle crime (6.9%) represented the next most common categories, with the latter falling 20% below the UK average. This mix suggests that Steeton's crime profile is shaped by factors such as community dynamics, local policing efforts, and seasonal influences, with violent crime driving the area's profile despite its overall safer standing compared to national benchmarks.

January 2024 saw a 200% surge in other theft, rising from one to three incidents, a figure that may partly reflect post-holiday activity or shifts in retail patterns. Vehicle crime also doubled, increasing from zero to two cases—a change that could be linked to seasonal variations in parking habits or vehicle usage. Meanwhile, violent and sexual offences rose by 11.8%, from 17 to 19, a category that remains 38% above the UK average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds, from three to one incident, indicating reduced public disorder during the colder months. The breakdown also reveals that vehicle crime in Steeton is 20% below the UK average, while burglary and criminal damage are both significantly lower than national figures. These contrasting trends highlight the combination of local factors influencing crime patterns.

Steeton's crime rate in January 2024 rose slightly by 3.5% compared to December 2023's 5.4 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a minor upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 180 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime for residents. When compared to the UK average, Steeton's overall rate remains 24.3% lower, a consistent position that underscores the area's relatively safer profile. The population context further illustrates that, despite the 3.5% increase, the absolute number of crimes (29) remains low in proportion to Steeton's 5,222 residents, highlighting that the local community continues to experience crime at a rate significantly below the national benchmark.