Crime in Keighley East: statistics, rates and trends
1,620 crimes were recorded in Keighley East in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Keighley East at a glance
- Crime trends in Keighley East
- Types of crime in Keighley East
- Keighley East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Keighley East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Keighley East
- Demographics of Keighley East
- Questions about crime in Keighley East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (713), anti-social behaviour (181) and public order (125) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,485th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Keighley East | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,620 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.3 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,932 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Keighley East of any year here (1,620 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,620 | 90.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,798 | 100.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,729 | 96.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,845 | 102.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,905 | 106.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,056 | 114.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,910 | 106.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,039 | 113.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,076 | 115.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 136 |
| July 2026 | 150 |
| June 2026 | 149 |
| May 2026 | 152 |
| April 2026 | 123 |
| March 2026 | 134 |
| February 2026 | 98 |
| January 2026 | 137 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 137 |
| October 2025 | 143 |
| September 2025 | 143 |
Compared with England and Wales, Keighley East recorded notably more other crime (69% above the national rate) and burglary (33% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (56% below) and anti-social behaviour (34% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 31 to 58, while shoplifting fell from 91 to 67 and violence and sexual offences fell from 852 to 713.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 713 | 39.8 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 181 | 10.1 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Public order | 125 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 121 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 95 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Burglary | 85 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 3.7 | 8.5 | -26% |
| Other crime | 64 | 3.6 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Drugs | 58 | 3.2 | 3.3 | +87% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Keighley East; the highest is Keighley Central (189.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Ilkley, Bradford (49.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keighley East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley Central | 3,459 | 189.0 | +109% |
| Keighley West | 2,046 | 117.3 | +30% |
| Bingley | 1,446 | 79.8 | -12% |
| Bingley Rural | 1,492 | 76.6 | -15% |
| Worth Valley | 960 | 65.8 | -27% |
| Craven | 1,081 | 58.9 | -35% |
| Shipley | 1,841 | 123.1 | +36% |
| Ilkley | 735 | 49.6 | -45% |
The 10 locations below account for 18% of the crime recorded in Keighley East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bingley Street” (70).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bingley Street | 70 |
| On or near Ash Tree Close | 31 |
| On or near Khus Walk | 30 |
| On or near Beeches Road | 26 |
| On or near Oak Tree Green | 26 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 25 |
| On or near Alma Street | 22 |
| On or near Alpha Street | 22 |
| On or near Woodhouse Close | 22 |
| On or near Lowry View | 21 |
Of the 1,439 crimes in Keighley East with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 181 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 610 | 42.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 467 | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Keighley East has an estimated population of 17,932 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Keighley East average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Keighley East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Keighley East a safe place to live?
Keighley East recorded 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,485th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Keighley East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 713 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (181).
Is crime in Keighley East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keighley East was down 10% on the year before: 1,620 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,798 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Keighley East?
About 17,932 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Keighley East?
Keighley East 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.