Crime in Keighley: statistics, rates and trends
7,071 crimes were recorded in Keighley in the 12 months to August 2026, 135.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Keighley at a glance
- Crime trends in Keighley
- Types of crime in Keighley
- Keighley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Keighley
- Streets with the most crime in Keighley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Keighley
- Demographics of Keighley
- Questions about crime in Keighley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (3,113), anti-social behaviour (752) and shoplifting (571) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 104th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Keighley | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 7,071 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.6 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 52,152 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Keighley of any year here (7,071 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 7,071 | 135.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 8,042 | 154.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 7,946 | 152.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 8,277 | 158.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 8,106 | 155.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 8,262 | 158.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 7,641 | 146.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 8,015 | 153.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 8,235 | 157.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 630 |
| July 2026 | 676 |
| June 2026 | 646 |
| May 2026 | 616 |
| April 2026 | 580 |
| March 2026 | 590 |
| February 2026 | 459 |
| January 2026 | 565 |
| December 2025 | 518 |
| November 2025 | 538 |
| October 2025 | 623 |
| September 2025 | 630 |
Compared with England and Wales, Keighley recorded notably more other crime (2.3 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (74% above the national rate) and burglary (60% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (66% below) and robbery (21% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 182 to 237 and possession of weapons rose from 50 to 61, while robbery fell from 95 to 56 and theft from the person fell from 48 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,113 | 59.7 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 752 | 14.4 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 571 | 10.9 | 8.5 | -30% |
| Public order | 534 | 10.2 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 515 | 9.9 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 359 | 6.9 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Burglary | 296 | 5.7 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 278 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Other crime | 253 | 4.9 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Drugs | 237 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 61 | 1.2 | 1.0 | +22% |
| Robbery | 56 | 1.1 | 1.4 | -41% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 0.6 | 1.7 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keighley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steeton | 401 | 75.6 | -44% |
| Silsden | 590 | 63.3 | -53% |
| Bingley | 1,768 | 77.3 | -43% |
| Ilkley | 735 | 49.6 | -63% |
| Baildon | 1,279 | 81.0 | -40% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,599 | 122.2 | -10% |
| Burley in Wharfedale | 218 | 37.7 | -72% |
| Queensbury | 920 | 79.9 | -41% |
Of the 3 areas within Keighley, Keighley Central had the highest crime rate (189.0 per 1,000) and Keighley East the lowest (90.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley Central | Neighbourhood | 18,302 | 3,459 | 189.0 |
| Keighley West | Neighbourhood | 17,449 | 2,046 | 117.3 |
| Keighley East | Neighbourhood | 17,932 | 1,620 | 90.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 15% of the crime recorded in Keighley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bus/Coach Station” (190).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 190 |
| On or near Supermarket | 158 |
| On or near Beck Street | 142 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 117 |
| On or near A6035 | 115 |
| On or near Bingley Street | 70 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 70 |
| On or near Parkwood Rise | 68 |
| On or near Market Place | 66 |
| On or near Bow Street | 64 |
Of the 6,319 crimes in Keighley with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 752 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,413 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,893 | 30.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 700 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 375 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 249 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 209 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 204 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 113 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 98 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 47 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Keighley has an estimated population of 52,152 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Keighley average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Keighley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 47.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Keighley a safe place to live?
Keighley recorded 135.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 104th of the 1,390 towns 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,113 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (752).
Is crime in Keighley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keighley was down 12% on the year before: 7,071 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 8,042 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Keighley?
About 52,152 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Keighley?
Keighley 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.