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Crime in Menston

Menston had 199 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 43.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 79th of 80 Bradford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% below the middle Bradford area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

LS29, Bradford · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Menston

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43.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
79 of 80Bradford rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common55 in 3 months

Month by month

55 Mar 59 Apr 76 May 72 Jun 57 Jul 70 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Menston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5528%
anti-social behaviour3618%
shoplifting2312%
vehicle crime2211%
public order168%
criminal damage158%
burglary126%
theft105%

Menston against Bradford

TypeMenston per 1,000Middle Bradford areaChange
Violence11.948.3▼ 27%
Burglary2.65.4–
Vehicle crime4.87▲ 69%
Anti-social behaviour7.814.8▲ 57%
Theft and robbery2.88.2▲ 18%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Baildon130.6▲ 13%
Yeadon96.4▼ 7%
Guiseley91.4▼ 7%
Otley83.6▲ 7%
Burley-in-Wharfedale46.7▲ 11%
Menston43.2▲ 5%
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 Menston a safe area?

Menston had about 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 79 of 80 Bradford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Menston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (55), followed by anti-social behaviour (36) and shoplifting (23).