Bradford Chronicle’s analysis of Police.uk data for June 2026 shows that the local search area around the configured city‑centre point recorded 1,199 reported incidents. Violent crime was the most common category, accounting for 438 incidents – roughly a third of all reports – while public‑order incidents totalled 125 and other‑theft 101. Shoplifting (85), anti‑social behaviour (83) and drugs (88) also featured prominently, with lower numbers of burglary (51), vehicle crime (48) and criminal damage/arson (75).
Looking at specific locations, the Parking Area near the city centre recorded the highest number of incidents with 81, followed by Reyhill Grove with 62. The Shopping Area reported 35 incidents, the Supermarket 22, and the Nightclub 21. Other streets with notable counts included On or near Channing Way (23), On or near Queensgate (19), On or near A6181 (19), On or near Ivegate (19), On or near Broadway (17), On or near Aldermanbury (16), On or near Well Street (15), On or near Centenary Square (14) and On or near Upper Millergate (14).
It should be noted that these figures refer only to the Police.uk local search area around the configured city‑centre point and do not represent the whole of Bradford or its broader local‑authority area. The data covers reported crimes only and is subject to the typical 2‑3 month reporting lag, so the numbers may be updated in future releases. Bradford Chronicle will continue to monitor local crime patterns and keep readers informed as new information becomes available.