For your next stay in West Yorkshire in England, you want to know which are the dangerous areas in Bradford to avoid when choosing your hotel or apartment.
Well, in this article you will find the districts with the highest crime rates, the areas where it is best to exercise caution as well as the red light districts.
This article was written with factual information and reliable sources (local press, rankings and statistics). This is a guide to safety in Bradford and is not intended to stigmatize this city or its neighborhoods.
Is Bradford a dangerous city?
Yes Bradford is one of the most dangerous cities in the UK. Indeed, according to British police data published in March 2024, the annual crime rate in Bradford is 63,7 crimes per 1000 people. This is the highest crime rate in all 95 regions of England and Wales.
Compared to the national crime rate, Bradford's crime rate is 93% higher. And for some neighborhoods, the crime rate can be 200% higher than the national average.
The very high level of dangerousness of Bradford is also confirmed in the data published by the site plumplot.co.ukOn crimerate.co.uk and on the official police website.
Globally, Bradford is also one of the most dangerous cities.
Indeed, on the 2024 ranking of Numbeo.com. In fact, with a crime index of 66.35, Bradford is the most crime-ridden city on the European continent. It is even more dangerous than Marseille, Naples, Bogota ou Chicago.
Map of areas to avoid in Bradford UK
Bradford is a small city with only 300 inhabitants but still has many small neighborhoods.
You can use this map to help you locate the neighborhoods to avoid in Bradford listed below and those to favor when looking for accommodation.
Most dangerous areas in Bradford UK
According to the most recent data, here are the neighborhoods in Bradford with the highest crime rates in the city:
- Central Bradford particularly areas around Shopping Area, Ivegate, A6181, Broadway, Parking Area, Queensgate, Water Lane
- Barkerend West
- Broomfields
- East Bowling
- Holmes Wood
- Allerton
- Barkerend East
- Bierley
Bradford Red Light District
In addition to the dangerous neighborhoods listed above, Bradford is also home to a red-light district that should be avoided. This is Lumb Lane which is located in the Manningham district. Indeed, this area is known for hosting unsavory activities with questionable attendance.
What are the safest areas in Bradford UK?
If you're looking for the safest places to be in Bradford, then you'll want to move away from the city centre.
Here are the 4 lowest crime areas outside of Bradford:
- Calverley
- Farsley North
- Girlington
- Queensbury
Where to stay in a safe area in Bradford UK?
To stay in a safe place, close to Bradford and the airport, I recommend looking for accommodation in Calverley which is 15 minutes from the center of Bradford.
On the tourism side, Calverley is an ideal location to be close to many tourist attractions in the region. Whether you want to visit Harewood Castle, explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park or stroll along the historic canals of Leeds, it's all within easy reach when you stay at Calverley.
Here is a very charming hotel that I recommend in this area: The Calverley Arms by Innkeeper's Collection
Situated in the pretty village of Calverley, it is a 19th century inn which has an on-site pub serving hearty food.
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