Crime in Aire Valley, Craven
Comprehensive safety analysis for Aire Valley, localized within Craven.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Shoplifting: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Green Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Lane House Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Park Lane Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Winter Gap Lane Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Carr Meadows Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Gibb Street Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near The Old Sawmill Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Meadow Croft Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Meadow Lane Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
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Ilkley Ward Area
- Tackling anti-social behaviour around Riverside Gardens and surrounding areas during periods of hot weather through proactive patrols and the use of ASB sanctions and legislation to target repeat offenders.
- Reducing thefts from local shops and supermarkets through increased foot patrols, proactive suspect enquiries and partnership work with Ilkley BID and local businesses.
Issued: 22 Apr 2026
Status Update
- Hotspot areas patrolled during periods of hot weather. Partnership meetings ongoing with Bradford Council to plan for the busier summer months and upcoming community events.
- Ilkley centre officer PC Smallshaw now working full time on foot in the town centre, with a priority of tackling shop thefts. More arrests have been made in relation to shoplifting, the majority of the offenders have travelled to the area to commit the thefts.
Actioned: 22 Apr 2026
Keighley West Ward Area
- Tackling anti-social driving and speeding across the ward area, particularly through Laycock village and Braithwaite Road, through traffic enforcement in conjunction with Op Shipdon.
- Tackling anti-social use of motorbikes and electric bikes around the Bracken Bank and Braithwaite estates and surrounding areas.
- Reducing anti-social behaviour in Guard House and Braithwaite, particularly around the Rainbow Centre, via diversion work with first-time offenders and the use of pro-active ASB sanctions and legislation to target repeat offenders.
Issued: 22 Apr 2026
Status Update
- PCSOs have conducted regular community speed watches, including the speeding hotspots on West Lane, Fell Lane and Laycock Lane/Braithwaite Road. Warning letters sent to drivers recorded as driving over the speed limit. Police officers conduct regular speeding enforcement as part of our Keighley speeding operation Op Shipdon, resulting in numerous drivers reported for traffic offences and vehicles seized.
- Ongoing joint operations with the Operation Steerside off-road bikes team have resulted in several nuisance bikes being seized and owners given formal warnings over recent weeks. Patrols will be increasing as we move towards the summer months.
- Thirteen ASB warning letters and one Acceptable Behaviour Contract served to ASB perpetrators over recent weeks. Our Early Help and Youth Justice teams are working with several juveniles and their families to deter them from further offending.
Actioned: 22 Apr 2026
Craven Ward Area
- Deal with on-going reports of begging outside the co-op and other retail premises in the Silsden area.
- To address the issues of parking opposite solid white lines on Keighley Road.
- To tackle speeding and anti-social vehicle use, in particular those vehicles/individuals suspected to be bringing drugs into the area.
Issued: 3 Feb 2026
Status Update
- Work with the community developing and taking action on reports and intelligence received.
- Working in conjunction with our wardens and parking services.
- We will do this by increasing proactive NPT patrols during key times of day and stopping vehicles suspected to be involved in the supply of drugs. We will also enlist the support of Operation Steerside, the Bradford District Antisocial Vehicle Team, as well as dedicated Roads Policing Officers. We will use our powers of stop and search as well as the District-wide Public Space Protection Order.
Actioned: 3 Feb 2026
Keighley Central Ward Area
- To target street crime, retail theft, and anti-social behaviour in Keighley Town Centre. This targeted approach reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a safer, more welcoming environment for residents, businesses, and visitors.
- To target vehicle-related anti-social behaviour, including dangerous driving, speeding, and nuisance use of vehicles that put people at risk and disrupt the community.
- Targeting street-level drug dealing in Highfield and surrounding residential streets.
Issued: 3 Feb 2026
Status Update
- Officers to carry out high-visibility patrols, working closely with local retailers, and engaging directly with the community to address these issues head-on.
- Our officers are carrying out targeted patrols and enforcement, working with partners to make the town centre safer for everyone.
- Acting on intelligence and community reports, carrying out targeted patrols and enforcement, and working closely with residents to develop information. Alongside police action, social work support will be provided to address underlying issues and reduce harm within the community.
Actioned: 3 Feb 2026
Keighley East Ward Area
- To target anti-social vehicle use, speeding and inconsiderate parking across the ward. We have increased patrols in the areas and issue penalty notices to any vehicle parked causing an obstruction and conduct speed checks. We work in partnership with our wardens to tackle these issues.
- To prioritise the violence against women and girls campaign. We listen to concerns raised by women and girls and create safer spaces in public, private and on-line.
Issued: 3 Feb 2026
Status Update
- Local PCSOs have been briefed to deal robustly with vehicles causing obstructions. Also ongoing speed checks in areas of speeding hotspots.
- As well as VAWG information available and discussed at various contact points around the area, we are analysing figures and working with partners to identify areas of concern in order to improve safely in our ward area.
Actioned: 3 Feb 2026
Engagement Events
Contact Point - Keighley Bus Station
meetingContact Point - Keighley Bus Station
An opportunity to meet officers from your local Neighbourhood Policing Team. Feel free to drop by, say hello, raise any local concerns / issues or ask for crime prevention advice.
Start - 24/06/2026 - 5pm to 7pm
Address - Bus Station, Bow Street, Keighley BD21 3QE
5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Contact Point - Steeton Hub
meetingTitle : Contact Point - Steeton Hub
An opportunity to meet officers from your local Neighbourhood Policing Team. Feel free to drop by, say hello, raise any local concerns / issues or ask for crime prevention advice.
Start - 26/06/2026 - 10am to 11.30am
Address - Steeton Hub, Stone Grove, Steeton, Keighley BD20 6DE
10:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Contact Point - Boots, Airedale Centre
meetingTitle : Contact Point - Boots, Airedale Centre
An opportunity to meet officers from your local Neighbourhood Policing Team. Feel free to drop by, say hello, raise any local concerns / issues or ask for crime prevention advice.
Start - 26/06/2026 - 10am to 12pm
Address - Boots, Queensway, Airedale Centre, Keighley. BD21 3PY
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Contact Point - Airedale General Hospital
meetingTitle : Contact Point - Airedale General Hospital
An opportunity to meet officers from your local Neighbourhood Policing Team. Feel free to drop by, say hello, raise any local concerns / issues or ask for crime prevention advice.
Start - 26/07/2026 - 10am to 12pm
Address - Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Rd, Steeton, Keighley BD20 6TD
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Contact Point - CO-OP, Oakworth.
meetingTitle : Contact Point - CO-OP, Oakworth.
An opportunity to meet officers from your local Neighbourhood Policing Team. Feel free to drop by, say hello, raise any local concerns / issue or ask for crime prevention advice.
Start - 26/06/2025 - 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Address - CO-OP, Victoria Street, Oakworth BD22 7HT.
5:30 PM — 6:30 PM
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