Bradford West vs Calderdale Valleys

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bradford West West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Calderdale Valleys West Yorkshire Police

      Bradford West vs Calderdale Valleys Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bradford West
      West Yorkshire Police
      16,004 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      31.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Calderdale Valleys
      West Yorkshire Police
      11,693 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bradford West
      B Calderdale Valleys
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,004
      11,693
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,603
      11,238
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.1%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bradford West
      B Calderdale Valleys
      Violent Crime
      7,731 ↑4%
      4,851 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,146 ↓1%
      1,524 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      942 ↓13%
      738 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      933 ↑23%
      600 ↓6%
      Burglary
      545 ↓1%
      634 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1,137 ↑3%
      818 ↓1%
      Drugs
      817 ↑16%
      306 ↑16%
      Public Order
      1,510 ↑6%
      973 ↓2%
      Robbery
      192 ↑48%
      71 ↑61%
      Shoplifting
      248 ↓42%
      634 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      138 ↓12%
      43 ↓7%
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↓12%
      41 ↑28%
      Possession of Weapons
      122 ↓8%
      79 ↑3%
      Other Crime
      505 ↑2%
      381 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bradford West is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bradford West safer than Calderdale Valleys?

      Bradford West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,004 crimes in the last 12 months. Calderdale Valleys has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 11,693 crimes. Bradford West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bradford West vs Calderdale Valleys?

      Bradford West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Calderdale Valleys shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bradford West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7,731 incidents). In Calderdale Valleys, it is Violent Crime (4,851 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bradford West recorded 1,146 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Calderdale Valleys recorded 1,524. 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 Calderdale Valleys?

      Violent crime in Bradford West totalled 7,731 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,851 in Calderdale Valleys. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bradford West recorded 15,603 crimes (now 16,004, a change of +2.6%). Calderdale Valleys recorded 11,238 crimes previously (now 11,693, +4.1%).

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

      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 31.1% and Calderdale Valleys has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bradford West and Calderdale Valleys?

      Bradford West falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Calderdale Valleys 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 Bradford West and Calderdale Valleys?

      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 Calderdale Valleys on a crime map?

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

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