Steeton Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Steeton’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, 17.9% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a broader trend in built-up areas of Bradford, where crime rates often remain lower than national averages due to dense urban planning and community engagement. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (12 incidents, 33.3% of total), public order offences (7 incidents, 19.4%), and other theft (6 incidents, 16.7%). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics: summer months in Steeton typically see spikes in public order issues linked to festivals and increased foot traffic, while violence rates may be influenced by local factors such as youth activity or policing efforts. The crime profile also shows a balance between property and violent crimes, with property crimes (12 incidents) matching violent crimes (12 incidents) in total numbers. This equilibrium contrasts with other parts of the UK, where property crime often dominates. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000) is 19% higher than Steeton’s rate (2.3 per 1,000), suggesting the area’s comparatively lower levels of violent crime. However, public order offences in Steeton are 103% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may stem from the area’s proximity to Bradford’s urban core, where transient populations and summer events can amplify disorder. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, schools out, and festivals—likely contributes to the mix of rising and falling crime types, with public order and other theft benefiting from increased social interaction, while vehicle crime declines due to fewer parked cars in public spaces. These patterns underscore the combination of geography, seasonality, and community dynamics in shaping local crime trends.

July 2024 marked a sharp rise in other theft, which tripled from 2 to 6 incidents, and a 100% increase in bicycle theft, reflecting potential impacts of summer festivals and events. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 80% (from 5 to 1), possibly due to fewer parked vehicles in public spaces during warmer weather. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 53.8% (from 26 to 12), though this remains 19% below the UK average. Public order offences surged 103% above the UK average, suggesting heightened tensions or increased policing during summer activities. The 17.9% gap between Steeton’s crime rate and the UK average highlights the area’s relative safety, even as specific categories like drugs offences (82% above UK average) indicate localized pressures.

July 2024 saw Steeton’s crime rate fall to 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 29.5% decrease from June’s 9.8 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with typical summer patterns in built-up areas of Bradford, where school holidays and festivals may shift activity away from crime-prone spaces. Daily crime figures show an average of one reported crime per day in Steeton, a rate that, while low, reflects the area’s compact nature and limited public spaces. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 145 residents, a statistic that contextualises safety in a community of 5,222 people. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size, though local factors such as strong community policing or seasonal events may play a role. The drop in vehicle crime—down 80% from June—suggests fewer opportunities for theft in areas with reduced foot traffic during summer evenings.