Crime in Bingley Rural: statistics, rates and trends
1,517 crimes were recorded in Bingley Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bingley Rural at a glance
- Crime trends in Bingley Rural
- Types of crime in Bingley Rural
- Bingley Rural compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bingley Rural
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bingley Rural
- Population and deprivation in Bingley Rural
- Questions about crime in Bingley Rural
- About this data
1,517 crimes were recorded in Bingley Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 681 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bingley Rural has the 1,931st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bingley Rural | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,517 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.9 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,480 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bingley Rural was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,660 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,426). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,517 | 77.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,491 | 76.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,426 | 73.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,434 | 73.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,517 | 77.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,459 | 74.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,481 | 76.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,660 | 85.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,504 | 77.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 140 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 142 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 138 |
| February 2026 | 109 |
| January 2026 | 113 |
| December 2025 | 121 |
| November 2025 | 104 |
| October 2025 | 134 |
| September 2025 | 154 |
| August 2025 | 135 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bingley Rural over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for burglary.
The largest increases were in drugs (+76%) and shoplifting (+27%). The largest falls were in other crime (-32%) and criminal damage and arson (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 681 | 35.0 | 1.02 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 8.1 | 0.53 | +14% |
| Burglary | 126 | 6.5 | 1.83 | +7% |
| Public order | 122 | 6.3 | 0.94 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 5.7 | 1.17 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -17% |
| Other theft | 78 | 4.0 | 0.63 | +24% |
| Drugs | 51 | 2.6 | 0.80 | +76% |
| Other crime | 47 | 2.4 | 1.14 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 2.0 | 0.24 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bingley Rural
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bingley Rural recorded 681 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 44.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bingley Rural
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bingley Rural recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bingley Rural
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bingley Rural recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bingley Rural
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bingley Rural recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bingley Rural
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bingley Rural recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bingley Rural
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bingley Rural recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bingley Rural
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bingley Rural recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bingley Rural
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bingley Rural recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bingley Rural
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bingley Rural recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bingley Rural
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bingley Rural recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bingley Rural
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bingley Rural recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bingley Rural
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bingley Rural recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bingley Rural
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bingley Rural recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bingley Rural
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bingley Rural recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bingley Rural, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bingley Rural.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bingley Rural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton and Allerton | 2,275 | 117.4 | +51% |
| Bingley | 1,500 | 82.8 | +6% |
| Heaton | 2,056 | 102.1 | +31% |
| Shipley | 1,842 | 123.2 | +58% |
| Clayton and Fairweather Green | 2,261 | 116.1 | +49% |
| Keighley East | 1,684 | 93.9 | +21% |
| Toller | 2,852 | 133.0 | +71% |
| Worth Valley | 971 | 66.6 | -14% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bingley Rural over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cottingley Manor Park | 45 |
| On or near Foster Park View | 39 |
| On or near Milton Street | 37 |
| On or near Branksome Grove | 30 |
| On or near Station Road | 28 |
| On or near The Parade | 28 |
| On or near Birkdale Close | 26 |
| On or near Blantyre Court | 24 |
| On or near Foreside Bottom Lane | 21 |
| On or near Haworth Road | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bingley Rural over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 526 | 34.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 467 | 30.8% |
| Not recorded | 158 | 10.4% |
| Under investigation | 146 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 2.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 31 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Bingley Rural has an estimated population of 19,480. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bingley Rural sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bingley Rural |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Bingley Rural a safe place to live?
Bingley Rural recorded 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bingley Rural?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 681 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Bingley Rural going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bingley Rural was up 2% on the year before: 1,517 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,491 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bingley Rural?
Bingley Rural is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bingley Rural. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.