Crime in Keighley West: statistics, rates and trends
2,046 crimes were recorded in Keighley West in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Keighley West at a glance
- Crime trends in Keighley West
- Types of crime in Keighley West
- Keighley West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Keighley West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Keighley West
- Demographics of Keighley West
- Questions about crime in Keighley West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,061), anti-social behaviour (182) and criminal damage and arson (161) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 865th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Keighley West | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,046 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.3 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,449 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Keighley West of any year here (2,046 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 | 2,046 | 117.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,388 | 136.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,449 | 140.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,575 | 147.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,299 | 131.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,767 | 158.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,363 | 135.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,145 | 122.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,330 | 133.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 156 |
| July 2026 | 195 |
| June 2026 | 182 |
| May 2026 | 172 |
| April 2026 | 185 |
| March 2026 | 204 |
| February 2026 | 151 |
| January 2026 | 187 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 135 |
| October 2025 | 178 |
| September 2025 | 156 |
Compared with England and Wales, Keighley West recorded notably more other crime (2.4 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (78% above the national rate) and burglary (40% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (60% below) and anti-social behaviour (32% below). On the year before, burglary fell from 142 to 87 and other theft fell from 127 to 86.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,061 | 60.8 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 182 | 10.4 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 161 | 9.2 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Public order | 144 | 8.3 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 5.8 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Burglary | 87 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -39% |
| Other crime | 87 | 5.0 | 2.1 | +7% |
| Other theft | 86 | 4.9 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 3.4 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Drugs | 40 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Keighley West; the highest is Keighley Central (189.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Craven (58.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keighley West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley Central | 3,459 | 189.0 | +61% |
| Keighley East | 1,620 | 90.3 | -23% |
| Worth Valley | 960 | 65.8 | -44% |
| Bingley Rural | 1,492 | 76.6 | -35% |
| Craven | 1,081 | 58.9 | -50% |
| Bingley | 1,446 | 79.8 | -32% |
| Thornton and Allerton | 2,256 | 116.5 | -1% |
| Shipley | 1,841 | 123.1 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Keighley West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Harewood Rise | 61 |
| On or near West Bank Close | 50 |
| On or near Emerald Street | 44 |
| On or near Coronation Walk | 43 |
| On or near Greystones Drive | 42 |
| On or near Bankfield Mount | 35 |
| On or near Bankfield Street | 32 |
| On or near Braithwaite Grove | 32 |
| On or near Greystones Mount | 32 |
Of the 1,864 crimes in Keighley West with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 182 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 847 | 45.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 464 | 24.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 209 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 53 | 2.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Keighley West has an estimated population of 17,449 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and more households without a car (32%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Keighley West average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Keighley West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Keighley West a safe place to live?
Keighley West recorded 117.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 865th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Keighley West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,061 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (182).
Is crime in Keighley West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keighley West was down 14% on the year before: 2,046 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,388 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Keighley West?
About 17,449 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Keighley West?
Keighley West 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.