Crime Rates at Blackstone Avenue, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 8SJ

Blackstone Avenue area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Royds , and the 335th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Blackstone Avenue (BD12 8SJ) in the last 12 months was 44.6 per 1,000 residents and was 68.0% lower than the Royds average (139.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blackstone Avenue (BD12 8SJ), the main crime hotspot is near St Mary'S Mount. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.