Crime Rate in Keighley East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Keighley East

The total recorded crimes in Keighley East, Bradford, UK in March 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Keighley East crime rate of 9.99 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (24.29% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Keighley East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodhouse Close with total crimes: 10
  • Rye Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bingley Street with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Keighley East has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 9.99 ranking 21th 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.

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
Keighley Central375 34,513 34,142 4
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
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 960 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202587
February 202570
January 202577
December 202471
November 202467
October 202476
September 202464
August 202494
July 202484
June 2024138
May 202454
April 202478

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20259
December 20247
November 202422
October 20249
September 20248
August 202416
July 202425
June 202416
May 202411
April 202414

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202512
January 20255
December 202416
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 202413
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 202410
October 202410
September 202420
August 202420
July 202426
June 202420
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 201 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202512
January 202515
December 202414
November 20247
October 20249
September 202419
August 202414
July 202416
June 202438
May 202423
April 202418

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 202411

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 202411
September 20248
August 20249
July 202412
June 202424
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Keighley East in March 2025

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

1. Woodhouse Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Rye Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Bingley Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Victoria Park Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Willow Tree Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Back Florist Street (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Alder Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lowry View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
10. Alpha Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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