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Crime in Simpson Green

Simpson Green had 237 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 103.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 48th of 80 Bradford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% below the middle Bradford area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

BD10, Bradford · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Simpson Green

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103.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
48 of 80Bradford rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common88 in 3 months

Month by month

77 Mar 66 Apr 97 May 73 Jun 88 Jul 76 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8837%
anti-social behaviour3615%
vehicle crime2912%
criminal damage219%
burglary115%
shoplifting104%
public order94%
drugs83%

Simpson Green against Bradford

TypeSimpson Green per 1,000Middle Bradford areaChange
Violence38.448.3▼ 2%
Burglary4.85.4–
Vehicle crime12.67▲ 71%
Anti-social behaviour15.714.8▼ 28%
Theft and robbery78.2▼ 6%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eccleshill177.2▲ 12%
Bank Top170.1▲ 7%
Greengates165.8▲ 7%
Idle134▼ 2%
Simpson Green103.3▼ 1%
Thackley70.1▲ 1%
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 Simpson Green a safe area?

Simpson Green had about 103.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 48 of 80 Bradford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Simpson Green?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (88), followed by anti-social behaviour (36) and vehicle crime (29).