Total Crime Rate
86.8 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kirkgate area has the 13th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Craven , and the 745th lowest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Kirkgate (BD20 0PA) in the last 12 months was 86.8 per 1,000 residents and was 43.7% higher than the Craven average (60.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (β 62.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kirkgate (BD20 0PA), the main crime hotspot is near Bell Square. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Craven| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nicolsons Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Pear Tree Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Nicolsons Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | St John'S Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wesley Place | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Oak View | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wesley Place | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Wesley Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fletcher Avenue | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Mill Field Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Oak View | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Oak View | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Brierdene | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pickard Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Weavers Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Harwal Gate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Oak View | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harwal Gate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North Dene Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | High Banks | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tufton Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North Dene Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North Dene Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pickard Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North Dene Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North Dene Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fletcher Avenue | β |
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