Total Crime Rate
66.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Meadow area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Keighley Central , and the 558th 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 High Meadow (BD20 6LZ) in the last 12 months was 66.0 per 1,000 residents and was 69.3% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 33.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Meadow (BD20 6LZ), the main crime hotspot is near Shann Lane. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Lime Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandy Gate | Under investigation |
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