Batley and Spen vs Bradford West

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Batley and Spen West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Bradford West West Yorkshire Police

      Batley and Spen vs Bradford West Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Batley and Spen
      West Yorkshire Police
      11,415 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bradford West
      West Yorkshire Police
      16,004 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      31.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Batley and Spen
      B Bradford West
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,415
      16,004
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,257
      15,603
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.9%
      ↑2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      31.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Batley and Spen
      B Bradford West
      Violent Crime
      4,860 ↓5%
      7,731 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,272 ↑3%
      1,146 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      646 ↓16%
      942 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      634 ↓33%
      933 ↑23%
      Burglary
      518 ↑10%
      545 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      823 ↓9%
      1,137 ↑3%
      Drugs
      336 ↑2%
      817 ↑16%
      Public Order
      967 ↓13%
      1,510 ↑6%
      Robbery
      82 ↓5%
      192 ↑48%
      Shoplifting
      689 ↓2%
      248 ↓42%
      Theft from Person
      43 ↓27%
      138 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↑33%
      38 ↓12%
      Possession of Weapons
      90 ↓2%
      122 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      419 ↓5%
      505 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Batley and Spen is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Batley and Spen safer than Bradford West?

      Batley and Spen has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,415 crimes in the last 12 months. Bradford West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 16,004 crimes. Batley and Spen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Batley and Spen vs Bradford West?

      Batley and Spen shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bradford West shows +2.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Batley and Spen and Bradford West?

      In Batley and Spen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,860 incidents). In Bradford West, it is Violent Crime (7,731 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Batley and Spen and Bradford West?

      Batley and Spen recorded 1,272 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bradford West recorded 1,146. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Batley and Spen vs Bradford West?

      Violent crime in Batley and Spen totalled 4,860 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7,731 in Bradford West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Batley and Spen and Bradford West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Batley and Spen recorded 12,257 crimes (now 11,415, a change of -6.9%). Bradford West recorded 15,603 crimes previously (now 16,004, +2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Batley and Spen and Bradford West?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Batley and Spen has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Bradford West has 31.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Batley and Spen and Bradford West?

      Batley and Spen falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Bradford West is covered by West Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Batley and Spen and Bradford West?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Batley and Spen or Bradford West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Batley and Spen and Bradford West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.