Crime Rate in Keighley Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Keighley Central

The total recorded crimes in Keighley Central, Bradford, UK in March 2025 are around 375 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Keighley Central crime rate of 5.49 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (187) incidents (50.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (-19.30% decrease)
  • Public order: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)
Keighley Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • A6035 with total crimes: 16
  • Beck Street with total crimes: 15
  • Hanover Street with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Keighley Central has recorded 375 crimes with crime rate of 5.49 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)CrimesRank (Bradford)
City1,045 113,143 112,778 1
Tong463 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend306 54,272 44,516 3
Manningham339 43,847 53,401 6
Little Horton258 83,444 63,466 5
Royds262 62,992 83,135 8
Eccleshill233 103,428 73,160 7
Toller261 72,838 112,802 11
Bradford Moor223 112,923 92,910 9
Great Horton246 92,736 122,845 10
Shipley204 132,847 102,266 20
Keighley West188 172,668 142,573 12
Wyke213 122,421 172,286 18
Windhill and Wrose203 142,672 132,544 13
Bolton and Undercliffe170 202,510 152,462 14
Thornton and Allerton191 152,425 162,375 15
Wibsey189 162,417 182,359 16
Clayton and Fairweather Green173 192,267 192,347 17
Heaton182 182,083 212,119 21
Idle and Thackley150 222,235 202,282 19
Keighley East163 212,016 221,831 22
Bingley120 241,553 231,501 23
Bingley Rural123 231,527 241,407 25
Queensbury94 261,369 261,444 24
Baildon110 251,393 251,335 26
Craven88 281,212 271,146 27
Ilkley91 271,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley80 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale31 30556 30515 30

Keighley Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (296 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (106 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (153 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (161 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1863 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 155.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025187
February 2025124
January 2025130
December 2024111
November 2024140
October 2024114
September 2024156
August 2024135
July 2024156
June 2024296
May 2024153
April 2024161

A total of 437 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202532
January 202538
December 202416
November 202427
October 202429
September 202434
August 202449
July 202438
June 202476
May 202445
April 202419

A total of 691 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202557
January 202544
December 202458
November 202465
October 202458
September 202448
August 202465
July 202465
June 2024106
May 202447
April 202432

A total of 360 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202514
January 202521
December 202414
November 202429
October 202434
September 202427
August 202451
July 202445
June 202450
May 202425
April 202438

A total of 345 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 202431
October 202427
September 202430
August 202429
July 202440
June 202460
May 202438
April 202421

A total of 255 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202515
January 202514
December 202419
November 202420
October 202417
September 202420
August 202417
July 202427
June 202426
May 202423
April 202434

A total of 145 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20258
January 202513
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 202414
August 20243
July 202411
June 202424
May 202419
April 202416

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 202516
December 202419
November 202413
October 202412
September 20247
August 202417
July 202412
June 202424
May 20247
April 202413

A total of 108 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202511
January 202511
December 202410
November 202410
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 202410
June 202418
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 202421
August 20244
July 20246
June 202422
May 202416
April 202426

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20245

High Crime Locations Keighley Central in March 2025

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

1. A6035 (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Beck Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Other theft3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hanover Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Public order5
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mornington Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Robbery1
7. Wilkin Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Otley Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. Parkwood Rise (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
10. North Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order2

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