Crime Rate in Keighley West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Keighley West

The total recorded crimes in Keighley West, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 201 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Keighley West crime rate of 4.95 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 West, encompassing approximately 40,587 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (105) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (76.47% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Keighley West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harewood Rise with total crimes: 10
  • Ingrow Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Kenya Mount with total crimes: 7

How safe is Keighley West?

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

  • Relative to Bradford:

    • In 2024, Keighley West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bradford average, with 2668 crimes compared to 2854.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Keighley West witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

    • In 2023, Keighley West had fewer crimes than the Bradford average, with 2,573 crimes compared to 2,771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Keighley West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 29 other areas in the Bradford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Keighley West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Keighley West has recorded 201 crimes with crime rate of 4.95 ranking 14th out of 29 in the Bradford, UK

In 2024, the total Keighley West crimes were 2,668. The crime rate of Keighley West in 2024 was 65.73 (year) or 5.48 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Bradford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Keighley West were around 2,573 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.39 (year) or 5.28 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Bradford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Keighley West)CrimesRank (Keighley West)CrimesRank (Keighley West)
City1,065 113,143 112,778 1
Tong434 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend385 44,272 44,516 3
Keighley Central401 34,513 34,142 4
Little Horton325 63,444 63,466 5
Manningham356 53,847 53,401 6
Eccleshill280 73,428 73,160 7
Royds258 92,992 83,135 8
Toller258 82,838 112,802 11
Bradford Moor216 112,923 92,910 9
Great Horton215 122,736 122,845 10
Shipley187 182,847 102,266 20
Thornton and Allerton228 102,425 162,375 15
Windhill and Wrose202 132,672 132,544 13
Bolton and Undercliffe188 172,510 152,462 14
Wyke193 152,421 172,286 18
Wibsey154 222,417 182,359 16
Clayton and Fairweather Green191 162,267 192,347 17
Idle and Thackley160 212,235 202,282 19
Keighley East182 192,016 221,831 22
Heaton176 202,083 212,119 21
Bingley137 231,553 231,501 23
Queensbury111 271,369 261,444 24
Bingley Rural135 241,527 241,407 25
Baildon132 251,393 251,335 26
Craven122 261,212 271,146 27
Ilkley97 281,072 281,134 28
Worth Valley90 291,019 291,085 29
Wharfedale58 30556 30515 30

Keighley West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 105 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (100 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (116 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (115 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (97 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202517
May 202514
April 202519
March 202512
February 202511
January 202517
December 202418
November 202424
October 202423
September 202434
August 202419

A total of 1172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025105
June 202590
May 202581
April 2025100
March 202594
February 202572
January 2025104
December 2024104
November 202494
October 2024116
September 2024115
August 202497

A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202517
May 202554
April 202521
March 202514
February 202510
January 202512
December 20246
November 202424
October 202427
September 202419
August 202421

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 202514
April 202512
March 202513
February 20258
January 202511
December 202414
November 20249
October 20249
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202511
April 202515
March 202512
February 202510
January 202510
December 202410
November 202410
October 202412
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202513
April 202510
March 202512
February 20255
January 202515
December 202417
November 20248
October 202412
September 202418
August 202421

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 142 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202517
April 202522
March 202512
February 20254
January 202511
December 20249
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Keighley West in July 2025

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

1. Harewood Rise (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Ingrow Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Kenya Mount (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Braithwaite Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Carlby Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Bankfield Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Emerald Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Barley Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
9. Coronation Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. West Bank Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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