Crime in Keighley Central: statistics, rates and trends
3,459 crimes were recorded in Keighley Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 189.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Keighley Central
- Questions about crime in Keighley Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,362), shoplifting (445) and anti-social behaviour (397) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 232nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Keighley Central | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,459 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 189.0 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 18,302 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Keighley Central of any year here (3,459 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,459 | 189.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,907 | 213.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,814 | 208.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,912 | 213.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,939 | 215.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,519 | 192.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,489 | 190.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,905 | 213.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,910 | 213.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 340 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Keighley Central recorded notably more shoplifting (2.9 times the national rate), other crime (2.7 times the national rate) and drugs (2.3 times the national rate). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 25 to 36 and drugs rose from 115 to 140, while robbery fell from 69 to 36 and shoplifting fell from 671 to 445.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,362 | 74.4 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 445 | 24.3 | 8.5 | -34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 397 | 21.7 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Public order | 269 | 14.7 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 234 | 12.8 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 181 | 9.9 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Drugs | 140 | 7.6 | 3.3 | +22% |
| Burglary | 129 | 7.0 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other crime | 105 | 5.7 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 5.5 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 36 | 2.0 | 1.0 | +44% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.0 | 1.4 | -48% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Keighley Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keighley Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley West | 2,046 | 117.3 | -38% |
| Keighley East | 1,620 | 90.3 | -52% |
| Worth Valley | 960 | 65.8 | -65% |
| Craven | 1,081 | 58.9 | -69% |
| Bingley | 1,446 | 79.8 | -58% |
| Bingley Rural | 1,492 | 76.6 | -59% |
| Ilkley | 735 | 49.6 | -74% |
| Shipley | 1,841 | 123.1 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Keighley Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bus/Coach Station” (190).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 190 |
| On or near Beck Street | 142 |
| On or near A6035 | 115 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 96 |
| On or near Supermarket | 92 |
| On or near Parkwood Rise | 68 |
| On or near Market Place | 66 |
| On or near Bow Street | 64 |
| On or near Fleece Street | 61 |
| On or near Hanover Street | 58 |
Of the 3,062 crimes in Keighley Central with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 397 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 981 | 32.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 976 | 31.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 368 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 238 | 7.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 133 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 132 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 112 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 53 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 36 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 29 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Keighley Central has an estimated population of 18,302 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%), more households without a car (39%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (5.8%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Keighley Central average decile 1.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Keighley Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 80.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Keighley Central a safe place to live?
Keighley Central recorded 189.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 232nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Keighley Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,362 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (445).
Is crime in Keighley Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keighley Central was down 11% on the year before: 3,459 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,907 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Keighley Central?
About 18,302 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Keighley Central?
Keighley Central 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.