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Crime in West Bowling

West Bowling had 649 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 140 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 80 Bradford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% above the middle Bradford area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

BD5, Bradford · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Bowling

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140crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 80Bradford rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common300 in 3 months

Month by month

220 Mar 200 Apr 216 May 227 Jun 221 Jul 201 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence30046%
theft6310%
anti-social behaviour599%
drugs467%
criminal damage447%
public order264%
shoplifting254%
burglary254%

West Bowling against Bradford

TypeWest Bowling per 1,000Middle Bradford areaChange
Violence64.748.3▼ 4%
Burglary5.45.4▲ 108%
Vehicle crime3.97▼ 33%
Anti-social behaviour12.714.8▲ 59%
Theft and robbery17.98.2▲ 17%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bradford224.2▲ 8%
Bowling194.4▼ 13%
Little Horton Green172.50%
Bierley157.2▼ 3%
West Bowling140▲ 2%
Great Horton129▼ 1%
Wibsey123.9▼ 9%
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 West Bowling a safe area?

West Bowling had about 140 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 80 Bradford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Bowling?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (300), followed by theft (63) and anti-social behaviour (59).