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Burglary Rates in City

Bradford, Yorkshire and The Humber, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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City recorded 394 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 260% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

394

12.15 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

11,964

368.8 per 1,000 residents

260% above the UK average111% above the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average

How does City rank?

Within Bradford

2 of 30 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

99th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

42
28
26
24
39
42
24
37
38
25
30
39
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
4328
36%
Other Crime
3466
29%
Drug Offences
981
8%
Shoplifting
965
8%
Anti-social Behaviour
822
7%
Vehicle Crime
562
5%
Burglary
394
3%
Theft from Person
229
2%
Robbery
217
2%

Property mix in City

Source: Census 2021 · 10,902 households

Detached 3%Semi-detached 9%Terraced 40%Flats 48%

The most common property type in City is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for City homeowners

Most homes in City are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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