Keighley Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Keighley’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 13.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 65.4% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while concerning, reveals a complex picture shaped by the built-up nature of the town and its proximity to Bradford’s urban sprawl. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44% of all reported crimes, far exceeding the UK average for this category by 106%. Shoplifting, at 12.2% of total incidents, was also 154% above the national average, likely driven by the town’s retail presence and the influx of visitors during the early summer months. Anti-social behaviour, though lower in volume, remained 6% above the UK average, reflecting ongoing challenges in maintaining public order. Seasonal factors may partly explain these trends: the start of summer typically sees increased foot traffic in commercial areas, which could contribute to both retail crime and public disorder. However, the area’s built-up character—characterized by a mix of residential and commercial zones—likely exacerbates these issues, as densely populated areas tend to see higher rates of property and violent crime. While the overall rate remains elevated, the relatively stable month-on-month figures suggest that underlying systemic factors, rather than transient events, are shaping the current crime profile. This stability, coupled with the UK-wide comparison, underscores the need for localized strategies that address both immediate incidents and long-term structural challenges.

June 2025 saw a sharp rise in robbery, with incidents increasing by 150% from 4 to 10 cases. This spike, while concerning, contrasts with a marked decrease in theft from the person, which fell by 85.7% from 7 to 1. Such a dramatic reduction in personal theft may reflect heightened public awareness or improved security measures in high-risk areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting increased by 18.6%, rising from 70 to 83 incidents, suggesting continued pressure on retail premises during the early summer season. Anti-social behaviour, though less severe, remained 6% above the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in managing community disorder. The drop in possession of weapons—by 60% from 5 to 2 cases—may hint at successful interventions or temporary reductions in illegal activity. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted strategies to address specific crime trends without overgeneralizing broader patterns.

Keighley’s crime rate in June 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, dropping slightly from 13.5 to 13.4 per 1,000 residents. This minimal change suggests consistent patterns in local crime dynamics, though the overall rate remains significantly higher than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 23 crimes per day, reflecting a persistent presence of criminal activity across the built-up area. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for every 75 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the community size. While this monthly exposure rate is a useful metric for understanding the scope of crime, it does not account for variations in daily life rhythms or localized hotspots. The stability in the crime rate also indicates that efforts to address ongoing issues may have plateaued, or that external factors such as seasonal shifts have had little immediate impact.