Crime in Bingley Rural: statistics, rates and trends
1,492 crimes were recorded in Bingley Rural in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bingley Rural
- Questions about crime in Bingley Rural
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (670), anti-social behaviour (155) and public order (123) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,962nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bingley Rural | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,492 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.6 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,480 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bingley Rural peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,653 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,401). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,492 | 76.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,503 | 77.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,432 | 73.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,401 | 71.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,560 | 80.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,422 | 73.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,492 | 76.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,653 | 84.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,512 | 77.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 110 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bingley Rural recorded notably more burglary (71% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (73% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 29 to 45 and drugs rose from 32 to 49, while other crime fell from 66 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 670 | 34.4 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 155 | 8.0 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 123 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Burglary | 118 | 6.1 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 5.5 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 75 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Drugs | 49 | 2.5 | 3.3 | +53% |
| Other crime | 48 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 2.3 | 8.5 | +55% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bingley Rural; the highest is Toller, Bradford (131.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Worth Valley (65.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bingley Rural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton and Allerton | 2,256 | 116.5 | +52% |
| Bingley | 1,446 | 79.8 | +4% |
| Heaton | 2,044 | 101.5 | +32% |
| Shipley | 1,841 | 123.1 | +61% |
| Clayton and Fairweather Green | 2,237 | 114.9 | +50% |
| Keighley East | 1,620 | 90.3 | +18% |
| Toller | 2,808 | 131.0 | +71% |
| Worth Valley | 960 | 65.8 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Bingley Rural over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cottingley Manor Park” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cottingley Manor Park | 43 |
| On or near Milton Street | 42 |
| On or near Foster Park View | 38 |
| On or near Branksome Grove | 32 |
| On or near The Parade | 28 |
| On or near Station Road | 26 |
| On or near Birkdale Close | 25 |
| On or near Blantyre Court | 25 |
| On or near Foreside Bottom Lane | 21 |
| On or near Carperley Crescent | 20 |
Of the 1,337 crimes in Bingley Rural with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 155 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 522 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 450 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 30 | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Bingley Rural has an estimated population of 19,480 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bingley Rural average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bingley Rural | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bingley Rural a safe place to live?
Bingley Rural recorded 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,962nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Bingley Rural?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 670 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (155).
Is crime in Bingley Rural going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bingley Rural was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,492 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,503 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bingley Rural?
About 19,480 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bingley Rural?
Bingley Rural is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.