Crime Rate in Keighley West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Keighley West

The total recorded crimes in Keighley West, Bradford, UK in May 2025 are around 230 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Keighley West crime rate of 5.67 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (-19.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Burglary: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
Keighley West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greystones Mount with total crimes: 13
  • Harewood Rise with total crimes: 13
  • Bracken Bank Avenue with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Keighley West has recorded 230 crimes with crime rate of 5.67 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Keighley West)CrimesRank (Keighley West)CrimesRank (Keighley West)
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 103 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (180 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202512
February 202510
January 202510
December 202410
November 202410
October 202412
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 1367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 105.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 2025100
March 202594
February 202572
January 2025104
December 2024104
November 202494
October 2024116
September 2024115
August 202497
July 2024103
June 2024180
May 2024107

A total of 365 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202521
March 202514
February 202510
January 202512
December 20246
November 202424
October 202427
September 202419
August 202421
July 202441
June 202482
May 202434

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202522
March 202512
February 20254
January 202511
December 20249
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 202414
July 202411
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 266 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202519
March 202512
February 202511
January 202517
December 202418
November 202424
October 202423
September 202434
August 202419
July 202424
June 202438
May 202413

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202513
February 20258
January 202511
December 202414
November 20249
October 20249
September 20245
August 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 95 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 197 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202512
February 20255
January 202515
December 202417
November 20248
October 202412
September 202418
August 202421
July 202420
June 202420
May 202426

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Keighley West in May 2025

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

1. Greystones Mount (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Harewood Rise (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Bracken Bank Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Possession of weapons1
4. West Bank Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Braithwaite Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other crime1
6. Emerald Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Barley Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Harewood Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
10. Upper Hird Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft2

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