Crime in Bingley: statistics, rates and trends
1,834 crimes were recorded in Bingley in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bingley at a glance
- Crime trends in Bingley
- Types of crime in Bingley
- Bingley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bingley
- Streets with the most crime in Bingley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bingley
- Population and deprivation in Bingley
- Questions about crime in Bingley
- About this data
1,834 crimes were recorded in Bingley in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 749 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bingley has the 617th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bingley | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,834 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.2 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 22,879 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bingley was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,146 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,738). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 1,834 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,766 | 77.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,765 | 77.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,945 | 85.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,874 | 81.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,738 | 76.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,818 | 79.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,146 | 93.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,105 | 92.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 178 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bingley 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+76%) and criminal damage and arson (+16%). The largest falls were in public order (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 749 | 32.7 | 0.96 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 256 | 11.2 | 0.73 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 133 | 5.8 | 0.86 | +16% |
| Public order | 115 | 5.0 | 0.76 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 112 | 4.9 | 0.59 | -6% |
| Other theft | 102 | 4.5 | 0.70 | +12% |
| Burglary | 99 | 4.3 | 1.22 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 4.3 | 0.88 | +9% |
| Other crime | 65 | 2.8 | 1.35 | +76% |
| Drugs | 57 | 2.5 | 0.76 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +200% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.4 | 0.53 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bingley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bingley recorded 749 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bingley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bingley recorded 256 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bingley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bingley recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bingley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bingley recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bingley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bingley recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bingley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bingley recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bingley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bingley recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bingley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bingley recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bingley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bingley recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bingley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bingley recorded 57 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 8% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bingley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bingley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bingley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bingley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bingley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bingley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bingley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bingley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bingley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bingley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bingley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baildon | 1,281 | 81.2 | +1% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,625 | 123.1 | +54% |
| Keighley | 7,183 | 137.7 | +72% |
| Bradford | 52,909 | 153.1 | +91% |
| Guiseley | 749 | 68.7 | -14% |
| Ilkley | 751 | 50.7 | -37% |
| Burley in Wharfedale | 214 | 37.0 | -54% |
| Queensbury | 928 | 80.6 | +1% |
2 areas within Bingley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bingley had the highest rate (82.8 per 1,000) and Bingley Rural the lowest (77.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingley | Neighbourhood | 18,112 | 1,500 | 82.8 |
| Bingley Rural | Neighbourhood | 19,480 | 1,517 | 77.9 |
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 Bingley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Burrage Street | 99 |
| On or near Parking Area | 78 |
| On or near Market Street | 67 |
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Marley Court | 45 |
| On or near Branksome Grove | 30 |
| On or near Kent Mews | 30 |
| On or near The Parade | 28 |
| On or near Myrtle Court | 26 |
| On or near Bailey Hills Road | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bingley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 596 | 32.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 554 | 30.2% |
| Not recorded | 256 | 14.0% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 2.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 27 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
Bingley has an estimated population of 22,879. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bingley sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bingley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Bingley a safe place to live?
Bingley recorded 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Bingley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 749 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (256).
Is crime in Bingley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bingley was up 4% on the year before: 1,834 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,766 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bingley?
Bingley 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 Bingley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.