Crime in Steeton: statistics, rates and trends
401 crimes were recorded in Steeton in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (228), public order (36) and anti-social behaviour (35) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 684th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Steeton | Bradford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 401 | 72,631 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.6 | 128.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,305 | 563,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Steeton peaked in the year to August 2024 (444 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (342). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 401 | 75.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 412 | 77.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 444 | 83.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 342 | 64.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 413 | 77.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 408 | 76.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 428 | 80.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 385 | 72.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 347 | 65.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
Compared with England and Wales, Steeton recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (57% below) and other theft (33% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 23 to 35 and criminal damage and arson rose from 23 to 34, while public order fell from 46 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 43.0 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Public order | 36 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 6.6 | 15.4 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Steeton; the highest is Keighley (135.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Burley in Wharfedale (37.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Steeton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silsden | 590 | 63.3 | -16% |
| Keighley | 7,071 | 135.6 | +79% |
| Skipton | 1,217 | 76.6 | +1% |
| Ilkley | 735 | 49.6 | -34% |
| Bingley | 1,768 | 77.3 | +2% |
| Baildon | 1,279 | 81.0 | +7% |
| Burley in Wharfedale | 218 | 37.7 | -50% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,599 | 122.2 | +62% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Steeton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (142).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 142 |
| On or near Harefield Close | 72 |
| On or near Rivock Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Main Road | 9 |
| On or near Willow Avenue | 8 |
| On or near The Shroggs | 7 |
| On or near Barrows Lane | 6 |
| On or near Ellison Grove | 6 |
| On or near Elmsley Street | 6 |
Of the 366 crimes in Steeton with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 185 | 50.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 81 | 22.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Steeton has an estimated population of 5,305 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.1%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Steeton average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Steeton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Steeton a safe place to live?
Steeton recorded 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 684th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Steeton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 228 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (36).
Is crime in Steeton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Steeton was down 3% on the year before: 401 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 412 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Steeton?
About 5,305 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Steeton?
Steeton 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.