Crime Rates at Smith Lane, Bradford, BD9 5HY

Smith Lane area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Manningham , and the 182nd 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 Smith Lane (BD9 5HY) in the last 12 months was 31.2 per 1,000 residents and was 75.9% lower than the Manningham average (129.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -65.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 44.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Smith Lane (BD9 5HY), the main crime hotspot is near Coniston Grove. Police recorded 302 crimes here, including 195 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.