Total Crime Rate
18.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
8.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Highstead Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley , and the 83rd 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 Highstead Close (BD20 5BP) in the last 12 months was 18.5 per 1,000 residents and was 78.1% lower than the Bingley average (84.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 8.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Highstead Close (BD20 5BP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Highfield Mews, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Elm Grove (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Buckstone Garth | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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