Crime in Keighley East: statistics, rates and trends
1,684 crimes were recorded in Keighley East in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Keighley East
- Questions about crime in Keighley East
- About this data
1,684 crimes were recorded in Keighley East in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 744 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Keighley East has the 1,395th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Keighley East | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,684 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.9 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,932 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Keighley East was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,065 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,684). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 1,684 | 93.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,782 | 99.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,689 | 94.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,873 | 104.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,926 | 107.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,065 | 115.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,900 | 106.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,035 | 113.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,014 | 112.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 200 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Keighley East 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 burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+71%) and anti-social behaviour (+41%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-31%) and other theft (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 744 | 41.5 | 1.21 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 214 | 11.9 | 0.78 | +41% |
| Public order | 132 | 7.4 | 1.11 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 124 | 6.9 | 1.02 | +8% |
| Other theft | 91 | 5.1 | 0.79 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 4.9 | 1.00 | +2% |
| Burglary | 83 | 4.6 | 1.31 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 3.6 | 0.44 | -31% |
| Other crime | 63 | 3.5 | 1.66 | +12% |
| Drugs | 53 | 3.0 | 0.90 | +71% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +25% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 0.41 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Keighley East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Keighley East recorded 744 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Keighley East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Keighley East recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Keighley East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Keighley East recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Keighley East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Keighley East recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Keighley East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Keighley East recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Keighley East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Keighley East recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Keighley East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Keighley East recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Keighley East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Keighley East recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Keighley East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Keighley East recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Keighley East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Keighley East recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Keighley East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Keighley East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Keighley East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Keighley East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Keighley East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Keighley East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Keighley East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Keighley East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Keighley East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Keighley East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keighley East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley Central | 3,479 | 190.1 | +102% |
| Keighley West | 2,076 | 119.0 | +27% |
| Bingley | 1,500 | 82.8 | -12% |
| Bingley Rural | 1,517 | 77.9 | -17% |
| Worth Valley | 971 | 66.6 | -29% |
| Craven | 1,075 | 58.5 | -38% |
| Shipley | 1,842 | 123.2 | +31% |
| Ilkley | 751 | 50.7 | -46% |
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 East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bingley Street | 72 |
| On or near Ash Tree Close | 30 |
| On or near Khus Walk | 28 |
| On or near Percy Street | 27 |
| On or near Beeches Road | 26 |
| On or near Alpha Street | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 25 |
| On or near Lowry View | 24 |
| On or near Alma Street | 23 |
| On or near Woodhouse Close | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Keighley East 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 | 625 | 37.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 468 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 214 | 12.7% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Keighley East has an estimated population of 17,932. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Keighley East sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Keighley East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.2% |
Is Keighley East a safe place to live?
Keighley East recorded 93.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 744 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (214).
Is crime in Keighley East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keighley East was down 5% on the year before: 1,684 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,782 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Keighley East?
Keighley East 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 East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.