Steeton Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,222 residents, Steeton recorded 33 crimes in May 2024, translating to a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 25% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60.6% of all incidents (20 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (5 cases, 15.2%) and other theft (2 cases, 6.1%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up district within Bradford, where community dynamics and local infrastructure likely influence crime distribution. May’s seasonal context—marked by bank holidays, extended evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—may contribute to the elevated proportion of violent offences, as public spaces become more crowded during this period. However, property crime remained relatively low, with only 10 incidents reported, suggesting effective community policing or environmental factors that deter theft. The lower-than-average rates for categories such as anti-social behaviour (86% below UK average) and public order offences (37% below) indicate a generally stable social environment, though the rise in criminal damage and arson (61% above UK average) raises questions about targeted issues within the area. This mix of crime types highlights the need for tailored interventions that address both immediate safety concerns and underlying factors influencing local crime patterns.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends within Steeton. Vehicle crime and theft from the person both increased by 100% compared to April, with each category rising from zero to one incident. This suggests a potential uptick in opportunistic crimes linked to changing mobility patterns or seasonal activities. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 66.7% (from 3 to 5 cases), indicating a possible focus on property-related offences during the month. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 66.7% (from 6 to 2 cases), and anti-social behaviour fell by 50% (from 2 to 1 case), pointing to a reduction in disturbances that may be attributable to community engagement or seasonal factors. Violent crimes remained high, with Steeton’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000 (60.6% of all crimes) exceeding the UK average for this category by 34%. This contrast with the significantly lower rates of other theft (31% below UK average) and public order offences (37% below) underscores the area’s unique crime profile. For residents, the spike in vehicle crime—a 100% increase—may be particularly relevant, as it highlights the need for heightened vigilance in parking areas or during evenings when outdoor activity increases.

Steeton’s crime rate in May 2024 (6.3 per 1,000) marked a 21.4% decline from the previous month’s rate of 8.0 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day during the month, a figure that, while modest, reflects the cumulative impact of incidents over time. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 158 residents over the course of May—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the rise in certain categories like criminal damage and arson, the overall burden of crime remains significantly less than what would be expected in a typical UK urban area. This relative safety, however, contrasts with the elevated rates of violence and sexual offences, which are 34% above the national average for this category. The discrepancy suggests that while Steeton may benefit from broader systemic factors that reduce general disorder, targeted issues such as interpersonal violence require focused attention. For residents, the 21.4% month-on-month reduction in crime rates provides a tangible indicator of progress, though the persistence of above-average violent crime highlights the need for continued monitoring and community-based initiatives.