Steeton Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,222, Steeton recorded 54 crimes in May 2025, translating to 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 27.2% higher than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a significant local divergence. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 64.8% of all reported incidents (35 cases), with a rate of 6.7 per 1,000 — 137% above the UK average. Public order offences (9 cases, 1.7 per 1,000) followed, at 193% above the national average. The stark contrast between Steeton’s violent crime rates and the UK norm suggests a unique local dynamic, possibly influenced by the area’s built-up urban character within Bradford. Seasonal factors in May — longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising — likely contribute to the surge in violent and public order incidents. The low levels of property crime (8 cases, 1.5 per 1,000) and the notable drop in criminal damage and arson (33% below UK average) contrast with the violent crime spike, hinting at complex interactions between community patterns and environmental factors. While direct causes, the timing aligns with patterns seen in similar urban areas where late-spring social activity correlates with increased violent incidents.

May 2025 saw a 94.4% increase in violence and sexual offences, jumping from 18 to 35 cases — the most dramatic rise among all categories. This surge, combined with a 100% increase in shoplifting (from 0 to 2 cases) and a 100% rise in vehicle crime (from 0 to 1 case), underscores a shift in crime dynamics. The violent crime rate (6.7 per 1,000) is 137% above the UK average, while public order offences (1.7 per 1,000) are 193% above the national benchmark. These figures suggest a pronounced local challenge, with violence and disorder crimes dominating the monthly tally. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and drugs both fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 case each, though these decreases are modest compared to the overall upward trend. Residents might find the 100% rise in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it marks the first recorded cases of this category in the area this year. direct links to specific events, but the timing aligns with May’s extended evenings and seasonal social activity, which may have increased opportunities for such crimes.

Steeton’s crime rate in May 2025 (10.3 per 1,000) marks a 63.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000, highlighting a sharp upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while modest in absolute terms, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 97 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents within a relatively compact population. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, which would typically see fewer than 1 in 100 residents affected. The population context — 5,222 residents — means that even a small number of crimes can create a visible impact. While the rate of property crime remains low compared to violent crime, the stark contrast between Steeton’s public order and violence rates and the UK average suggests a need for targeted local strategies. The previous month’s lower rate may have been influenced by seasonal factors, but the rapid increase in May aligns with patterns observed in other urban centres during late spring, when social activity intensifies.