Crime in Craven: statistics, rates and trends
1,075 crimes were recorded in Craven in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
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1,075 crimes were recorded in Craven in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 536 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Craven has the 2,660th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Craven | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,075 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.5 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 18,368 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Craven was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,139 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (904). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 1,075 | 58.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,115 | 60.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,139 | 62.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,033 | 56.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,053 | 57.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 904 | 49.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,053 | 57.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,025 | 55.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 950 | 51.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
| August 2025 | 92 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Craven 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+58%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-44%) and other theft (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 536 | 29.2 | 0.85 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 6.8 | 0.44 | +58% |
| Public order | 80 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -18% |
| Burglary | 68 | 3.7 | 1.05 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 3.2 | 0.64 | -8% |
| Other theft | 56 | 3.0 | 0.48 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -44% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.0 | 0.32 | -17% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.0 | 0.49 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 0.50 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 0.16 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Craven
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Craven recorded 536 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 49.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Craven
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Craven recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Craven
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Craven recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Craven
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Craven recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Craven
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Craven recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Craven
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Craven recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Craven
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Craven recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Craven
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Craven recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Craven
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Craven recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Craven
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Craven recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Craven
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Craven recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Craven
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Craven recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Craven
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Craven 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Craven
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Craven recorded 2 reports 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 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Craven, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Craven.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Craven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley Central | 3,479 | 190.1 | +225% |
| Keighley East | 1,684 | 93.9 | +60% |
| Keighley West | 2,076 | 119.0 | +103% |
| Ilkley | 751 | 50.7 | -13% |
| Worth Valley | 971 | 66.6 | +14% |
| Bingley | 1,500 | 82.8 | +42% |
| Bingley Rural | 1,517 | 77.9 | +33% |
| Wharfedale | 426 | 34.6 | -41% |
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 Craven over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 139 |
| On or near Harefield Close | 65 |
| On or near Sykes Lane | 40 |
| On or near Bell Square | 29 |
| On or near Oak View | 24 |
| On or near Keighley Road | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
| On or near Reed Drive | 16 |
| On or near Banklands Avenue | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Craven 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 | 419 | 39.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 293 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 125 | 11.6% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
Craven has an estimated population of 18,368. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Craven sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Craven |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Craven a safe place to live?
Craven recorded 58.5 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 Craven?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 536 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (125).
Is crime in Craven going up or down?
Recorded crime in Craven was down 4% on the year before: 1,075 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,115 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Craven?
Craven 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 Craven. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.