Crime in Keighley West: statistics, rates and trends
2,076 crimes were recorded in Keighley West in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Keighley West
- Questions about crime in Keighley West
- About this data
2,076 crimes were recorded in Keighley West in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,059 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Keighley West has the 838th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Keighley West | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,076 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 119.0 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,449 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Keighley West was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,752 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,076). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 2,076 | 119.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,416 | 138.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,455 | 140.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,590 | 148.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,324 | 133.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,752 | 157.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,316 | 132.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,162 | 123.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,275 | 130.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 186 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Keighley West 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+29%) and other crime (+13%). The largest falls were in burglary (-33%) and criminal damage and arson (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,059 | 60.7 | 1.77 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 197 | 11.3 | 0.74 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 8.9 | 1.31 | -31% |
| Public order | 146 | 8.4 | 1.26 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 5.9 | 1.20 | -13% |
| Burglary | 95 | 5.4 | 1.54 | -33% |
| Other theft | 91 | 5.2 | 0.82 | -27% |
| Other crime | 89 | 5.1 | 2.42 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 3.5 | 0.42 | +5% |
| Drugs | 44 | 2.5 | 0.77 | +29% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.8 | 0.83 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 0.38 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Keighley West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Keighley West recorded 1,059 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (60.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 51.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Keighley West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Keighley West recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Keighley West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Keighley West recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Keighley West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Keighley West recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Keighley West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Keighley West recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Keighley West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Keighley West recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Keighley West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Keighley West recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Keighley West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Keighley West recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Keighley West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Keighley West recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Keighley West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Keighley West recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Keighley West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Keighley West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Keighley West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Keighley West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Keighley West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Keighley West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Keighley West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Keighley West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Keighley West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Keighley West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keighley West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley Central | 3,479 | 190.1 | +60% |
| Keighley East | 1,684 | 93.9 | -21% |
| Worth Valley | 971 | 66.6 | -44% |
| Bingley Rural | 1,517 | 77.9 | -35% |
| Craven | 1,075 | 58.5 | -51% |
| Bingley | 1,500 | 82.8 | -30% |
| Thornton and Allerton | 2,275 | 117.4 | -1% |
| Shipley | 1,842 | 123.2 | +4% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Harewood Rise | 63 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near West Bank Close | 57 |
| On or near Greystones Drive | 48 |
| On or near Emerald Street | 47 |
| On or near Coronation Walk | 43 |
| On or near Greystones Mount | 36 |
| On or near Bankfield Mount | 33 |
| On or near Elmwood Drive | 33 |
| On or near West Bank Rise | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Keighley West 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 | 847 | 40.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 477 | 23.0% |
| Under investigation | 230 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 197 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 80 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 2.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 53 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.5% |
Keighley West has an estimated population of 17,449. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Keighley West sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Keighley West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.9% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.0% |
Is Keighley West a safe place to live?
Keighley West recorded 119.0 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,059 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (197).
Is crime in Keighley West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keighley West was down 14% on the year before: 2,076 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,416 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Keighley West?
Keighley West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.