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Crime in Bowling

Bowling had 456 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 194.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 80 Bradford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 61% above the middle Bradford area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

BD4, Bradford · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bowling

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194.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 80Bradford rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common198 in 3 months

Month by month

166 Mar 173 Apr 187 May 141 Jun 172 Jul 143 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bowling. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19843%
anti-social behaviour429%
burglary388%
criminal damage358%
public order276%
drugs276%
theft245%
vehicle crime235%

Bowling against Bradford

TypeBowling per 1,000Middle Bradford areaChange
Violence84.448.3▼ 5%
Burglary16.25.4▼ 12%
Vehicle crime9.87▼ 49%
Anti-social behaviour17.914.8▲ 17%
Theft and robbery14.18.2▼ 27%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Tyersal250.9▲ 17%
Holmewood235.7▼ 5%
Swain Green226.4▲ 20%
Tyersal Gate200.7▲ 3%
Bowling194.4▼ 13%
Laisterdyke161.9▲ 18%
Bierley157.2▼ 3%
See every Bradford area ranked on the crime in Bradford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bowling a safe area?

Bowling had about 194.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 80 Bradford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bowling?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (198), followed by anti-social behaviour (42) and burglary (38).