Bradford
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Bradford safe?
Crime in Bradford is about twice the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Bradford has 12.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Bradford is on the higher-crime side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14.1 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 15.3 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 14.7 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 13.7 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 13.7 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 24029 59%
- Public order 5639 14%
- Criminal damage and arson 4624 11%
- Other theft 3504 9%
- Vehicle crime 2912 7%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Bradford has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Bradford has little history of flooding. A few pockets have seen more.
- Little flooding 100%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
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Old coal mines
711 old mine shafts are recorded in and around the city. That can matter for ground stability.
Old coal mines vs other cities
Bradford has many old mine shafts compared with other cities we cover.
BradfordNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Tornado Up to less than 3% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
- Earthquake 1 recent tremor nearby; largest magnitude 4.0.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Bradford?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Bradford is currently High.
How does crime in Bradford compare with England?
Crime in Bradford is about twice the England rate. Bradford has 12.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Bradford is safe?
No. These figures are for Bradford as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Bradford?
This Bradford page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report