Keighley Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Keighley’s crime rate in December 2025 was 10.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.7% above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its character as a built-up town within Bradford. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 49% of all incidents — a rate of 5.0 per 1,000, 95% above the UK average. This suggests a significant challenge in addressing violent crime, which may be influenced by the town’s demographic mix and seasonal factors such as the Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings. Shoplifting and public order offences also showed marked disparities, with rates 75% and 105% above the UK average, respectively. These patterns align with Keighley’s role as a retail and service hub, where high foot traffic during the festive season may exacerbate opportunities for such crimes. The seasonal context of December — including holiday-related gatherings, reduced visibility, and the movement of people between urban and rural areas — likely contributes to the elevated rates of violence and disorder. While the overall crime rate remains concerning, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions that address both the immediate impacts of seasonal trends and the underlying structural factors driving persistent disparities in crime.

December 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Possession of weapons surged by 133.3%, rising from 3 to 7 incidents, a stark increase that may reflect heightened tensions during the festive season. Theft from the person also doubled, with a 100% increase from 1 to 2 reports, potentially linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas during the Christmas shopping period. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 50.8% compared to the previous month, likely due to holiday-related disruptions in usual patterns of public activity. Violent crimes, which make up nearly half of all reported incidents, remained high compared to the UK average, with a rate of 5.0 per 1,000 — 95% above the national figure. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell 19% below the UK average, due to fewer daylight hours reducing opportunities for such offences. These shifts illustrate the combination of seasonal factors and local crime trends in Keighley.

Keighley’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 10.2 per 1,000 residents, a 3.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.6 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, reflects a slight reduction in the overall burden of crime for local residents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 17 crimes per day, highlighting the persistent frequency of incidents despite the monthly trend. When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 98 residents — a figure that underscores the monthly exposure to crime in Keighley. While this rate remains higher than the UK average, the decrease from November suggests some stabilization in local crime dynamics. The population context further illustrates that, with 50,588 residents, the area’s crime burden is concentrated within a relatively small community, where local factors such as seasonal activity and community engagement may play a role in shaping outcomes.