Total Crime Rate
54.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Avondale area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Keighley Central , and the 426th lowest crime rate of 1,554 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 Avondale (BD20 6HZ) in the last 12 months was 54.0 per 1,000 residents and was 74.9% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 47.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Avondale (BD20 6HZ), the main crime hotspot is near Braithwaite Crescent. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 18 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 | South Edge | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfield Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | South Edge | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shann Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shann Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shann Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Shann Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Redcliffe Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Redcliffe Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shann Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clayton Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shann Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Albany Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfield Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Calver Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Braithwaite Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandy Gate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Calver Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whin Knoll Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Calver Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Shann Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Heather Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lime Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Heather Grove | Under investigation |
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