Keighley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 saw Keighley’s crime rate reach 12.3 per 1,000, placing it 59.7% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while higher than most areas, reflects a combination of local factors and national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.9% of all reported incidents. This category alone was 88% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national profile where such offences are typically lower. Anti-social behaviour followed, contributing 11.4% of the total, with an 11% gap above the UK average. These statistics may be influenced by Keighley’s status as a built-up area within Bradford, where high population density and limited policing resources could exacerbate incidents of disorder. Seasonal factors also likely played a role: the clocks going back, darker evenings, and the approach of Halloween may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Additionally, the rise in criminal damage and arson—96% above the UK average—could be linked to local economic pressures or the presence of transient populations in certain neighbourhoods. While property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remained elevated, their rates were lower than the violent crime surge, suggesting a shift in criminal priorities. This contrast may be explained by Keighley’s economic profile, which includes a mix of retail and industrial activity, making it a target for opportunistic theft. However, the absence of a significant drop in overall crime compared to previous months indicates that local interventions, such as increased community policing or targeted anti-crime campaigns, may not have had a measurable impact yet. The data also reveals a concerning trend in the possession of weapons, which rose sharply in October, though this category’s impact on the overall violent crime rate was less pronounced. This anomaly deserves closer attention into whether it reflects a broader escalation in violence or a localized spike tied to specific incidents. Overall, Keighley’s crime picture in October 2025 illustrates a persistent challenge in managing violent and disorderly crime, even as property-related offences remain relatively stable.

The most striking month-on-month change was the 175% increase in possession of weapons, rising from four to 11 incidents. This surge, while not reflected in overall violent crime rates, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Concurrently, drug-related offences doubled, from 10 to 20, marking a 100% increase—a figure that may be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween or the transition to darker evenings. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, with a 72.2% increase from 18 to 31 incidents, possibly influenced by increased anti-social behaviour or targeted thefts in high-traffic areas. In contrast, theft from the person fell by 33.3%, from three to two incidents, and robbery decreased by 25%, from eight to six. These declines, though modest, could reflect heightened awareness or seasonal changes in public activity. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 40.9% of all crimes—remained 88% above the UK average, a disparity that may be tied to Keighley’s proximity to larger urban centres or its status as a commuter hub.

Keighley’s crime rate in October 2025 remained stable at 12.3 per 1,000, a -1.0% decrease from the previous month’s 12.5 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 20 crimes per day, a figure that, while high, reflects the concentrated nature of reported incidents in specific neighbourhoods. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 81 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the persistent presence of crime in the built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Keighley’s rate remains elevated, but the month-on-month stability indicates that local efforts may be mitigating further escalation. The population context—50,588 residents—means that even minor fluctuations in crime numbers can have a measurable impact on community safety perceptions.