Crime in Silsden: statistics, rates and trends
588 crimes were recorded in Silsden in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Silsden at a glance
- Crime trends in Silsden
- Types of crime in Silsden
- Silsden compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Silsden
- Streets with the most crime in Silsden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Silsden
- Population and deprivation in Silsden
- Questions about crime in Silsden
- About this data
588 crimes were recorded in Silsden in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 272 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Silsden has the 906th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Silsden | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 588 | 73,156 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.1 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,318 | 563,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Silsden was highest in the year to July 2026 (588 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (406). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 588 | 63.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 557 | 59.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 550 | 59.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 544 | 58.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 510 | 54.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 406 | 43.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 504 | 54.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 509 | 54.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 470 | 50.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Silsden 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+87%) and vehicle crime (+59%). The largest falls were in other theft (-47%) and shoplifting (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 272 | 29.2 | 0.85 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 9.4 | 0.62 | +87% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.6 | 0.94 | +59% |
| Burglary | 38 | 4.1 | 1.15 | +15% |
| Public order | 36 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.7 | 0.32 | -38% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.6 | 0.40 | -47% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +22% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.77 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.32 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Silsden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Silsden recorded 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Silsden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Silsden recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Silsden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Silsden recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Silsden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Silsden recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Silsden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Silsden recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Silsden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Silsden recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Silsden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Silsden recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Silsden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Silsden recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Silsden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Silsden recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Silsden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Silsden recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Silsden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Silsden recorded 7 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Silsden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Silsden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Silsden
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Silsden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Silsden
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Silsden recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Silsden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Silsden.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Silsden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steeton | 397 | 74.8 | +19% |
| Keighley | 7,183 | 137.7 | +118% |
| Skipton | 1,221 | 76.9 | +22% |
| Ilkley | 751 | 50.7 | -20% |
| Bingley | 1,834 | 80.2 | +27% |
| Burley in Wharfedale | 214 | 37.0 | -41% |
| Baildon | 1,281 | 81.2 | +29% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,625 | 123.1 | +95% |
1 areas within Silsden, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Craven had the highest rate (58.5 per 1,000) and Craven the lowest (58.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craven | Neighbourhood | 18,368 | 1,075 | 58.5 |
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 Silsden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sykes Lane | 40 |
| On or near Bell Square | 29 |
| On or near Oak View | 24 |
| On or near Keighley Road | 22 |
| On or near Reed Drive | 16 |
| On or near Banklands Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Wesley Place | 13 |
| On or near Pear Tree Court | 12 |
| On or near Clog Bridge | 11 |
| On or near Kent Avenue | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Silsden 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 | 209 | 35.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 88 | 15.0% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% |
Silsden has an estimated population of 9,318. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Silsden sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Silsden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Silsden a safe place to live?
Silsden recorded 63.1 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 Silsden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Silsden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Silsden was up 6% on the year before: 588 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 557 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Silsden?
Silsden 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 Silsden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.