Crime in Silsden: statistics, rates and trends
590 crimes were recorded in Silsden in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (271), anti-social behaviour (94) and vehicle crime (41) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 894th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Silsden | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 590 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.3 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,318 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Silsden of any year here (590 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 590 | 63.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 555 | 59.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 565 | 60.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 537 | 57.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 524 | 56.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 402 | 43.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 498 | 53.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 509 | 54.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 482 | 51.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (66% below) and other theft (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 49 to 94 and vehicle crime rose from 26 to 41, while other theft fell from 43 to 25 and criminal damage and arson fell from 39 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 271 | 29.1 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 10.1 | 15.4 | +92% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 4.4 | 5.0 | +58% |
| Burglary | 37 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -16% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -42% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Silsden; the highest is Keighley (135.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Burley in Wharfedale (37.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Silsden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steeton | 401 | 75.6 | +19% |
| Keighley | 7,071 | 135.6 | +114% |
| Skipton | 1,217 | 76.6 | +21% |
| Ilkley | 735 | 49.6 | -22% |
| Bingley | 1,768 | 77.3 | +22% |
| Burley in Wharfedale | 218 | 37.7 | -40% |
| Baildon | 1,279 | 81.0 | +28% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,599 | 122.2 | +93% |
Craven is the one area listed within Silsden, with 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craven | Neighbourhood | 18,368 | 1,081 | 58.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Silsden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sykes Lane” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sykes Lane | 37 |
| On or near Bell Square | 32 |
| On or near Oak View | 23 |
| On or near Keighley Road | 20 |
| On or near Reed Drive | 14 |
| On or near Wesley Place | 14 |
| On or near Pear Tree Court | 13 |
| On or near Banklands Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Clog Bridge | 12 |
| On or near Bolton Road | 11 |
Of the 496 crimes in Silsden with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 197 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 33.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Silsden has an estimated population of 9,318 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.4%, against 17.1%), fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Silsden average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Silsden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Silsden a safe place to live?
Silsden recorded 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 894th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Silsden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 271 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Silsden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Silsden was up 6% on the year before: 590 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 555 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Silsden?
About 9,318 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Silsden?
Silsden 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.