Steeton Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Steeton in September 2024 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the local landscape. At 6.1 per 1,000 residents, Steeton's overall crime rate is 20.8% below the UK average of 7.7, a figure that underscores the area's relative safety. However, this lower rate is driven by an unusually high concentration of violent crimes, which accounted for 78.1% of all reported incidents—far exceeding the UK average for this category. Property crimes, by contrast, were minimal, with only 3 incidents recorded, or 0.6% of the total. This stark contrast may reflect the area's character as a built-up district within Bradford, where social dynamics and local interactions could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal violence. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may partly explain the rise in violent crime, as increased social activity and alcohol consumption in public spaces can heighten tensions. Meanwhile, the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Steeton's rate of 4.8 per 1,000 is 83% above the national benchmark. This discrepancy highlights a local vulnerability that could be influenced by factors such as community cohesion, policing presence, or the availability of support services. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average by 66%, remained a minor but notable component of the crime mix, suggesting that while large-scale disorder is limited, smaller-scale incidents persist. The overall picture indicates that Steeton's crime profile is shaped by a combination of its urban setting, seasonal rhythms, and unmet social needs that contribute to the dominance of violent crime.

September 2024 saw a 66.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 15 to 25 incidents. This surge, which now accounts for 78.1% of all crimes, is 83% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for this category. Concurrently, public order offences fell by 85.7%, criminal damage and arson dropped by 80.0%, and other theft decreased by 75.0%. These declines suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity towards more personal or interpersonal crimes. The dominance of violent crime in Steeton's mix contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crimes and anti-social behaviour are more prevalent. For residents, the daily crime count of 1 incident per day offers a tangible measure of local risk, though it remains lower than the UK-wide average. The sharp rise in violent crime may partly explain the area's overall safety ranking, despite the broader decline in crime rates.

Steeton's overall crime rate in September 2024 fell by 20.0% compared to the previous month, dropping from 7.7 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline contrasts with the UK average of 7.7, positioning Steeton as one of the safer areas within the country. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 1 incident per day over the month, a figure that may help residents contextualise the pace of reported crime. When scaled to the area's population of 5,222, this translates to roughly one reported crime for every 163 residents over the course of September. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK-wide average, it reflects a specific local pattern rather than a generalised trend. The population context also reveals that Steeton's crime density is significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—may be contributing to this difference. However, the sharp rise in violent crime compared to other categories indicates that the area's safety profile remains uneven.