Total Crime Rate
56.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lynden Avenue area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton , and the 463rd 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 Lynden Avenue (BD18 1HF) in the last 12 months was 56.7 per 1,000 residents and was 49.7% lower than the Heaton average (112.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -41.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 68.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lynden Avenue (BD18 1HF), the main crime hotspot is near West Royd Mount. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Heaton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Busy Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glenside Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tinkler Stile | Under investigation |
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