Total Crime Rate
19.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
6.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026High Fold area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bingley , and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around High Fold (BD20 5TH) in the last 12 months was 19.7 per 1,000 residents and was 76.7% lower than the Bingley average (84.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Fold (BD20 5TH), the main crime hotspot is near Silk Mill Drive. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Buckstone Garth | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Morton Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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