Crime in Bingley: statistics, rates and trends
1,768 crimes were recorded in Bingley in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (738), anti-social behaviour (232) and criminal damage and arson (133) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 660th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bingley | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,768 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.3 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 22,879 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bingley peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,113 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,719). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,768 | 77.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,796 | 78.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,761 | 77.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,926 | 84.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,901 | 83.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,719 | 75.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,826 | 79.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,113 | 92.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,097 | 91.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 112 |
| July 2026 | 158 |
| June 2026 | 151 |
| May 2026 | 169 |
| April 2026 | 142 |
| March 2026 | 167 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 137 |
| December 2025 | 133 |
| November 2025 | 154 |
| October 2025 | 157 |
| September 2025 | 168 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bingley recorded notably more other crime (30% above the national rate) and burglary (25% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (48% below) and anti-social behaviour (34% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 37 to 63 and criminal damage and arson rose from 111 to 133, while public order fell from 158 to 109 and shoplifting fell from 123 to 100.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 738 | 32.3 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 232 | 10.1 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 133 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Public order | 109 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Burglary | 102 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 100 | 4.4 | 8.5 | -19% |
| Other theft | 98 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Other crime | 63 | 2.8 | 2.1 | +70% |
| Drugs | 58 | 2.5 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bingley; the highest is Bradford (152.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Burley in Wharfedale (37.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bingley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baildon | 1,279 | 81.0 | +5% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,599 | 122.2 | +58% |
| Keighley | 7,071 | 135.6 | +75% |
| Bradford | 52,637 | 152.3 | +97% |
| Guiseley | 735 | 67.5 | -13% |
| Ilkley | 735 | 49.6 | -36% |
| Burley in Wharfedale | 218 | 37.7 | -51% |
| Queensbury | 920 | 79.9 | +3% |
Of the 2 areas within Bingley, Bingley had the highest crime rate (79.8 per 1,000) and Bingley Rural the lowest (76.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingley | Neighbourhood | 18,112 | 1,446 | 79.8 |
| Bingley Rural | Neighbourhood | 19,480 | 1,492 | 76.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Bingley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Burrage Street” (87).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Burrage Street | 87 |
| On or near Parking Area | 77 |
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Market Street | 63 |
| On or near Marley Court | 43 |
| On or near Branksome Grove | 32 |
| On or near The Parade | 28 |
| On or near Kent Mews | 26 |
| On or near Myrtle Court | 25 |
| On or near York Crescent | 25 |
Of the 1,536 crimes in Bingley with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 232 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 579 | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 528 | 34.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 143 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Bingley has an estimated population of 22,879 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10%, against 17%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bingley average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bingley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bingley a safe place to live?
Bingley recorded 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 660th of the 1,390 towns 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 Bingley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 738 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (232).
Is crime in Bingley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bingley was down 2% on the year before: 1,768 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,796 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bingley?
About 22,879 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bingley?
Bingley 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.