Crime Rate in Keighley East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Keighley East

The total recorded crimes in Keighley East, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Keighley East crime rate of 9.07 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 East, encompassing approximately 16,313 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Keighley East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bingley Street with total crimes: 10
  • Red Holt Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Haynes Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Keighley East?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Keighley East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 2016 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Keighley East recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Keighley East had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 1,831 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Keighley East recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bradford, Keighley East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Keighley East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Keighley East has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 9.07 ranking 22th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Keighley East crimes were 2,016. The crime rate of Keighley East in 2024 was 123.58 (year) or 10.30 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Keighley East were around 1,831 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.24 (year) or 9.35 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Keighley East)CrimesRank (Keighley East)CrimesRank (Keighley East)
City1,012 113,143 112,778 1
Tong366 35,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend401 24,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central329 54,513 34,142 4
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
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (110 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (87 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1062 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 81.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 2025110
March 202587
February 202570
January 202577
December 202471
November 202467
October 202476
September 202464
August 202494
July 202484
June 2024138
May 202454

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 202410
October 202410
September 202420
August 202420
July 202426
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20258
February 20259
January 20257
December 202410
November 202411
October 202412
September 202412
August 202417
July 202415
June 202434
May 202410

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20258
February 20253
January 20259
December 20247
November 202422
October 20249
September 20248
August 202416
July 202425
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 205 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 202516
February 202512
January 202515
December 202414
November 20247
October 20249
September 202419
August 202414
July 202416
June 202438
May 202423

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 202512
January 20255
December 202416
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 202413
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20257
February 20259
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 202411
September 20248
August 20249
July 202412
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Keighley East in May 2025

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

1. Bingley Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Red Holt Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Haynes Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Dalton Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. Grange Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Street Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Rye Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Rushy Fall Meadow (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Buxton Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bronte Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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