Total Crime Rate
105.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westlea Avenue area has the 59th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Keighley Central , and the 682nd highest crime rate of 1,554 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 Westlea Avenue (BD20 5EJ) in the last 12 months was 105.6 per 1,000 residents and was 50.8% lower than the Keighley Central average (214.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 65.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 5.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westlea Avenue (BD20 5EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Smithville. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Keighley Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Granby Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Stockbridge Wharf | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stockbridge Wharf | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Westfield Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Smithville | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Granby Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Granby Drive | Under investigation |
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