Total Crime Rate
146.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bradford Old Road area has the 25th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe , and the 172nd highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bradford Old Road (HX3 6UG) in the last 12 months was 146.2 per 1,000 residents and was 99.5% higher than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average (73.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 30 (≈ 76.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 114.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 75.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bradford Old Road (HX3 6UG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Woodlands Grove, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Range Gardens (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hipperholme and Lightcliffe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Woodlands Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Thorn View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Range Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Range Bank | Under investigation |
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