Keighley Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Keighley's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 13.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 61.2% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the area's distinct challenges compared to the national profile, with violent crime dominating the landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 340 incidents (49.1% of total crimes), significantly exceeding the UK average by 129%. Anti-social behaviour followed with 84 cases (12.1%), and public order offences reached 63 (9.1%), both showing marked deviations from national trends. The summer season, with its extended daylight hours and early tourism activity, likely contributes to the persistence of violent crime, though the town's compact urban layout may also amplify interpersonal conflicts. Property crime remained relatively low at 157 incidents, with shoplifting and other theft categories performing below the UK average. This contrast suggests that while Keighley's built-up environment fosters certain crime patterns, it also benefits from lower rates of property-related offences compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of the summer holiday period—may have influenced crime distribution, with increased foot traffic in retail areas mitigating property crime while creating new dynamics in public spaces.

Violent crime remained the dominant category in June, accounting for 49.1% of all reported incidents—129% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This concentration likely reflects Keighley's urban character and the proximity of its town centre to multiple public transport hubs. A notable decline was observed in robbery, which fell by 50% from eight to four incidents, possibly linked to increased police patrols during the summer months. Conversely, anti-social behaviour rose by 20% to 84 incidents, a trend that may be exacerbated by the start of the school holiday period. Bicycle theft saw a 200% surge from one to three reported cases, a figure that could be attributed to the summer season and the increased use of cycling infrastructure. The drop in public order offences by 29.2% to 63 cases appears to contradict seasonal expectations, suggesting possible improvements in community engagement initiatives or shifts in policing priorities.

Keighley's crime rate in June 2023 dropped by 8.6% compared to May 2023, falling from 15.0 to 13.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the end of the school term, which may reduce youth-related anti-social behaviour in local parks and public spaces. On a daily basis, 23 crimes were reported each day in June, a figure that reflects both the area's population density and the seasonal rhythm of summer activities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 73 residents, a rate that places Keighley in the upper tier of UK built-up areas for monthly exposure. While this figure is consistent with the area's long-standing challenges with violent crime, the year-on-year trajectory shows a slight moderation in the most severe categories. The population context remains critical: with 50,588 residents, even small shifts in crime patterns can have measurable impacts on community safety perceptions.