Crime in Keighley Central: statistics, rates and trends
3,479 crimes were recorded in Keighley Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 190.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Keighley Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Keighley Central
- Types of crime in Keighley Central
- Keighley Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Keighley Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Keighley Central
- Population and deprivation in Keighley Central
- Questions about crime in Keighley Central
- About this data
3,479 crimes were recorded in Keighley Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 190.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,380 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Keighley Central has the 230th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Keighley Central | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,479 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 190.1 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 18,302 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Keighley Central was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,990 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (3,479). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 3,479 | 190.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,896 | 212.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,825 | 209.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,852 | 210.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,990 | 218.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,504 | 191.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,493 | 190.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,901 | 213.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,846 | 210.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 337 |
| June 2026 | 316 |
| May 2026 | 300 |
| April 2026 | 277 |
| March 2026 | 259 |
| February 2026 | 215 |
| January 2026 | 242 |
| December 2025 | 258 |
| November 2025 | 271 |
| October 2025 | 309 |
| September 2025 | 335 |
| August 2025 | 360 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Keighley Central 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+33%) and anti-social behaviour (+24%). The largest falls were in robbery (-40%) and shoplifting (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,380 | 75.4 | 2.20 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 448 | 24.5 | 2.95 | -35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 403 | 22.0 | 1.44 | +24% |
| Public order | 282 | 15.4 | 2.32 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 223 | 12.2 | 1.80 | -0% |
| Other theft | 189 | 10.3 | 1.62 | -8% |
| Drugs | 131 | 7.2 | 2.19 | +20% |
| Burglary | 130 | 7.1 | 2.01 | +15% |
| Other crime | 102 | 5.6 | 2.64 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 5.1 | 1.03 | -33% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.1 | 1.54 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 1.7 | 1.80 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.0 | 0.61 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.60 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Keighley Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Keighley Central recorded 1,380 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (75.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 39.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Keighley Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Keighley Central recorded 448 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Keighley Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Keighley Central recorded 403 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Keighley Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Keighley Central recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Keighley Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Keighley Central recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Keighley Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Keighley Central recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Keighley Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Keighley Central recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Keighley Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Keighley Central recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Keighley Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Keighley Central recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Keighley Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Keighley Central recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Keighley Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Keighley Central recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Keighley Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Keighley Central recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Keighley Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Keighley Central recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Keighley Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Keighley Central recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Keighley Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Keighley Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keighley Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley West | 2,076 | 119.0 | -37% |
| Keighley East | 1,684 | 93.9 | -51% |
| Worth Valley | 971 | 66.6 | -65% |
| Craven | 1,075 | 58.5 | -69% |
| Bingley | 1,500 | 82.8 | -56% |
| Bingley Rural | 1,517 | 77.9 | -59% |
| Ilkley | 751 | 50.7 | -73% |
| Shipley | 1,842 | 123.2 | -35% |
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 Keighley Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 191 |
| On or near Beck Street | 140 |
| On or near A6035 | 123 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 96 |
| On or near Supermarket | 91 |
| On or near Parkwood Rise | 69 |
| On or near Hanover Street | 67 |
| On or near Market Place | 64 |
| On or near Fleece Street | 58 |
| On or near Bow Street | 56 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Keighley Central 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,002 | 28.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 995 | 28.6% |
| Not recorded | 403 | 11.6% |
| Under investigation | 363 | 10.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 227 | 6.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 136 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 130 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 100 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 54 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 35 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 30 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Keighley Central has an estimated population of 18,302. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Keighley Central sits in decile 1.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Keighley Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% |
| Private rented homes | 33.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 80.8% |
Is Keighley Central a safe place to live?
Keighley Central recorded 190.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Keighley Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,380 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (448).
Is crime in Keighley Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keighley Central was down 11% on the year before: 3,479 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,896 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Keighley Central?
Keighley Central 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 Keighley Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.