Crime Rates at Martin Bell Way, Shipley, BD18 2BU

Martin Bell Way area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 107 local areas in Heaton , and the 603rd lowest crime rate of 1,552 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 Martin Bell Way (BD18 2BU) in the last 12 months was 70.0 per 1,000 residents and was 34.3% lower than the Heaton average (106.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -10.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 35.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Martin Bell Way (BD18 2BU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near West Royd Avenue, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Busy Lane (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.