Crime Rate in Keighley Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Keighley Central

The total recorded crimes in Keighley Central, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 329 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Keighley Central crime rate of 4.81 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Keighley Central, encompassing approximately 68,330 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (138) incidents (8.66% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Keighley Central Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 27
  • Beck Street with total crimes: 18
  • Market Place with total crimes: 11

How safe is Keighley Central?

To understand the safety of Keighley Central, we need to analyze Keighley Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Keighley Central reported a higher crime volume than the Bradford average, with 4,513 crimes compared to 2,854. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Keighley Central witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Keighley Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bradford average, with 4,142 crimes compared to 2,771. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Keighley Central witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bradford, Keighley Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Keighley Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Keighley Central has recorded 329 crimes with crime rate of 4.81 ranking 5th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Keighley Central crimes were 4,513. The crime rate of Keighley Central in 2024 was 66.05 (year) or 5.50 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Keighley Central were around 4,142 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.62 (year) or 5.05 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Keighley Central)CrimesRank (Keighley Central)CrimesRank (Keighley Central)
City1,012 113,143 112,778 1
Tong366 35,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend401 24,272 44,516 3
Manningham348 43,847 53,401 6
Little Horton250 83,444 63,466 5
Toller266 62,838 112,802 11
Eccleshill265 73,428 73,160 7
Royds249 92,992 83,135 8
Bradford Moor210 142,923 92,910 9
Great Horton210 132,736 122,845 10
Shipley227 112,847 102,266 20
Keighley West230 102,668 142,573 12
Windhill and Wrose222 122,672 132,544 13
Bolton and Undercliffe135 252,510 152,462 14
Thornton and Allerton191 172,425 162,375 15
Clayton and Fairweather Green205 152,267 192,347 17
Wibsey178 182,417 182,359 16
Idle and Thackley204 162,235 202,282 19
Wyke149 212,421 172,286 18
Heaton160 192,083 212,119 21
Bingley156 201,553 231,501 23
Keighley East148 222,016 221,831 22
Bingley Rural143 231,527 241,407 25
Queensbury140 241,369 261,444 24
Baildon131 261,393 251,335 26
Craven116 271,212 271,146 27
Ilkley68 291,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley111 281,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Keighley Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (138 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (127 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (57 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (187 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 124 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 111 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (140 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (114 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (58 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (156 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (48 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (135 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (65 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 156 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202518
March 202516
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 202431
October 202427
September 202430
August 202429
July 202440

A total of 1518 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 138.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025138
April 2025127
March 2025187
February 2025124
January 2025130
December 2024111
November 2024140
October 2024114
September 2024156
August 2024135
July 2024156

A total of 202 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202520
March 202523
February 202515
January 202514
December 202419
November 202420
October 202417
September 202420
August 202417
July 202427

A total of 617 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202557
March 202546
February 202557
January 202544
December 202458
November 202465
October 202458
September 202448
August 202465
July 202465

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202535
March 202512
February 202514
January 202521
December 202414
November 202429
October 202434
September 202427
August 202451
July 202445

A total of 105 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202513
February 202511
January 202511
December 202410
November 202410
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 202410

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 202516
December 202419
November 202413
October 202412
September 20247
August 202417
July 202412

A total of 351 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202528
March 202534
February 202532
January 202538
December 202416
November 202427
October 202429
September 202434
August 202449
July 202438

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202516
February 20258
January 202513
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 202414
August 20243
July 202411

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
August 20243

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 202511
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 202421
August 20244
July 20246

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20244
July 20242

High Crime Locations Keighley Central in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Keighley Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting15
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
2. Beck Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Vehicle crime3
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. A6035 (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Earl Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
6. Hanover Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bow Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
9. Sun Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Calton Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2

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