Bradford West vs Leeds North West

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
      10/100
      Leeds North West West Yorkshire Police

      Bradford West vs Leeds North West Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bradford West
      West Yorkshire Police
      16,004 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      31.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Leeds North West
      West Yorkshire Police
      13,843 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      35.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bradford West
      B Leeds North West
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,004
      13,843
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,603
      14,733
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.1%
      35.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bradford West
      B Leeds North West
      Violent Crime
      7,731 ↑4%
      5,155 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,146 ↓1%
      1,164 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      942 ↓13%
      977 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      933 ↑23%
      1,066 ↓28%
      Burglary
      545 ↓1%
      1,038 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1,137 ↑3%
      900 ↓6%
      Drugs
      817 ↑16%
      340 ↑1%
      Public Order
      1,510 ↑6%
      1,083 ↓7%
      Robbery
      192 ↑48%
      246 ↑7%
      Shoplifting
      248 ↓42%
      1,168 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      138 ↓12%
      82 ↓10%
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↓12%
      137 ↓24%
      Possession of Weapons
      122 ↓8%
      123 ↑28%
      Other Crime
      505 ↑2%
      364 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leeds North West is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bradford West safer than Leeds North West?

      Bradford West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,004 crimes in the last 12 months. Leeds North West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 13,843 crimes. Leeds North West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bradford West vs Leeds North West?

      Bradford West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leeds North West shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bradford West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7,731 incidents). In Leeds North West, it is Violent Crime (5,155 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bradford West recorded 1,146 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leeds North West recorded 1,164. 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 Leeds North West?

      Violent crime in Bradford West totalled 7,731 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,155 in Leeds North West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bradford West and Leeds North West 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%). Leeds North West recorded 14,733 crimes previously (now 13,843, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bradford West and Leeds North 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. Bradford West has a resolution rate of 31.1% and Leeds North West has 35.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bradford West and Leeds North West?

      Bradford West falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Leeds North 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 Bradford West and Leeds North 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 Bradford West or Leeds North West on a crime map?

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