Total Crime Rate
83.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
47.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Howden Road area has the 16th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Craven , and the 729th lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Howden Road (BD20 0JD) in the last 12 months was 83.3 per 1,000 residents and was 31.6% higher than the Craven average (63.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 47.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Howden Road (BD20 0JD), the main crime hotspot is near Weatherhead Place. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | New Close Mills Fold | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Howden Road | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Claymore Rise | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Craven Drive | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Weatherhead Place | Under investigation |
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