Bradford West vs Briercliffe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Bradford West West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Briercliffe Lancashire Constabulary

      Bradford West vs Briercliffe Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Bradford West
      West Yorkshire Police
      11,810 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.6% trend
      23.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Briercliffe
      Lancashire Constabulary
      248 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.5% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bradford West
      B Briercliffe
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      11,810
      248
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,870
      362
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.6%
      ↓31.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.4%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bradford West
      B Briercliffe
      Violent Crime
      5,624 ↓27%
      86 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      891 ↓24%
      67 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      709 ↓28%
      7 ↓72%
      Vehicle Crime
      754 ↓3%
      22 ↓19%
      Burglary
      409 ↓29%
      18 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      854 ↓22%
      21 ↓28%
      Drugs
      606 ↓18%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      1,094 ↓25%
      10 ↑43%
      Robbery
      116 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      168 ↓60%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      89 ↓41%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↓49%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      96 ↓18%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      376 ↓22%
      5 ↓62%
      Overall Verdict
      B Briercliffe is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bradford West safer than Briercliffe?

      Bradford West has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,810 crimes in the last 12 months. Briercliffe has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 248 crimes. Briercliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bradford West vs Briercliffe?

      Bradford West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Briercliffe shows -31.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bradford West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5,624 incidents). In Briercliffe, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bradford West recorded 891 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Briercliffe recorded 67. 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 Bradford West vs Briercliffe?

      Violent crime in Bradford West totalled 5,624 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Briercliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bradford West recorded 15,870 crimes (now 11,810, a change of -25.6%). Briercliffe recorded 362 crimes previously (now 248, -31.5%).

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

      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. Bradford West has a resolution rate of 23.4% and Briercliffe has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bradford West and Briercliffe?

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

      What data is used to compare Bradford West and Briercliffe?

      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 Bradford West or Briercliffe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bradford West and Briercliffe. 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.