Crime Rate in Keighley Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Keighley Central

The total recorded crimes in Keighley Central, Bradford, UK in July 2025 are around 401 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Keighley Central crime rate of 5.87 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (121) incidents (-20.39% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (72) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (16.67% increase)
Keighley Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • A6035 with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 13

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 July 2025 the Keighley Central has recorded 401 crimes with crime rate of 5.87 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Keighley Central)CrimesRank (Keighley Central)CrimesRank (Keighley Central)
City1,065 113,143 112,778 1
Tong434 25,234 24,972 2
Bowling and Barkerend385 44,272 44,516 3
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
Keighley West201 142,668 142,573 12
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 Central 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 121 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (152 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202548
May 202528
April 202535
March 202512
February 202514
January 202521
December 202414
November 202429
October 202434
September 202427
August 202451

A total of 252 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 20258
May 202515
April 202518
March 202516
February 202516
January 202518
December 202419
November 202431
October 202427
September 202430
August 202429

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20251
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20244

A total of 690 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202566
May 202554
April 202557
March 202546
February 202557
January 202544
December 202458
November 202465
October 202458
September 202448
August 202465

A total of 380 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202535
May 202526
April 202528
March 202534
February 202532
January 202538
December 202416
November 202427
October 202429
September 202434
August 202449

A total of 1635 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 187 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025121
June 2025152
May 2025138
April 2025127
March 2025187
February 2025124
January 2025130
December 2024111
November 2024140
October 2024114
September 2024156
August 2024135

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
August 20243

A total of 219 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202518
May 202510
April 202520
March 202523
February 202515
January 202514
December 202419
November 202420
October 202417
September 202420
August 202417

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202516
May 20257
April 202512
March 202516
February 20258
January 202513
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 202414
August 20243

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202516
May 202517
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 202516
December 202419
November 202413
October 202412
September 20247
August 202417

A total of 108 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202513
April 20259
March 202513
February 202511
January 202511
December 202410
November 202410
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 202511
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 202421
August 20244

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

High Crime Locations Keighley Central in July 2025

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

1. A6035 (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Beck Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Public order1
5. Spring Gardens Mount (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hanover Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cavendish Street (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
9. Fleece Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Market Place (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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