Crime in Keighley: statistics, rates and trends

7,183 crimes were recorded in Keighley in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,160 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Keighley has the 97th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Keighley was highest in the year to July 2023 (8,264 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (7,183). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Keighley 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, shoplifting, public order.

The largest increases were in drugs (+30%) and possession of weapons (+14%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-44%) and robbery (-37%).

Violence and sexual offences in Keighley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Keighley recorded 3,160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (60.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Keighley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Keighley recorded 806 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Keighley

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Keighley recorded 574 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Keighley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Keighley recorded 556 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Keighley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Keighley recorded 501 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Keighley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Keighley recorded 368 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Keighley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Keighley recorded 303 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Keighley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Keighley recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Keighley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Keighley recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Keighley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Keighley recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Keighley

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Keighley recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Keighley

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Keighley recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Keighley

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Keighley recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Keighley

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Keighley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Keighley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Keighley.

3 areas within Keighley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Keighley Central had the highest rate (190.1 per 1,000) and Keighley East the lowest (93.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Keighley 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.

Keighley has an estimated population of 52,152. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Keighley sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.