Total Crime Rate
20.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
6.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Western Avenue area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley , and the 98th 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 Western Avenue (BD20 5DH) in the last 12 months was 20.6 per 1,000 residents and was 75.6% lower than the Bingley average (84.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order 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 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Western Avenue (BD20 5DH), the main crime hotspot is near Coles Way. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Western Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Dunkirk Rise | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Dunkirk Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Bylands Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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