Keighley Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Keighley recorded 630 crimes across its population of 50,588 residents, equating to a crime rate of 12.5 per 1,000 people. This figure is 68.9% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant deviations from national trends in recent months. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark focus on violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49.2% of all incidents (310 cases) and remain 136% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, contributing 10.3% and 9.1% respectively, both of which are above national levels. These patterns align with the area's seasonal context: as September transitions into the academic year, the return of students and the start of term may have intensified social interactions in local spaces, potentially contributing to the rise in violent crime. The high prevalence of anti-social behaviour could also reflect the impact of late summer evenings, when increased foot traffic in town centres may heighten opportunities for such incidents. While property crimes—such as shoplifting and burglary—remain lower than violent offences, they still exceed UK averages by 31% and 79% respectively, suggesting that local factors, such as retail presence or community dynamics, may play a role. The seasonal context of September, with its mix of back-to-school activity and the gradual shift towards colder weather, likely influences both the types and locations of crimes reported. For example, the drop in anti-social behaviour may be partly explained by reduced outdoor activity as temperatures fall. Overall, the data illustrates an area grappling with persistent challenges in violent crime, even as some categories show signs of fluctuation in response to seasonal rhythms.

September 2025 saw a 9.2% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 284 to 310 incidents. This category remains 136% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the area's persistent challenges in addressing violent crime. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 50.8% compared to the previous month, declining from 132 to 65 incidents—a shift that may reflect seasonal changes as nights draw in and community activity shifts. Drug-related crimes also fell by 37.5%, from 16 to 10, though this remains 23% below the UK average. The most significant month-on-month change was in possession of weapons, which increased by 33.3% (3 to 4 incidents). This rise, while modest, highlights a specific area of concern that could warrant closer attention. For residents, the 68.9% gap between Keighley's rate and the UK average offers a stark reminder of the area's unique crime profile, particularly in violent and public order offences.

Keighley's crime rate in September 2025 dropped by 15.1% compared to the previous month, falling from 14.7 to 12.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline contrasts with the persistent elevation of the area's rate relative to the UK average, which remains 68.9% higher. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 21 crimes per day in September, a figure that underscores the ongoing challenge of managing local crime pressures. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 80 residents. This ratio provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime for individuals living in Keighley, though it does not account for variations in risk across different neighbourhoods or demographics. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where crime rates are high, such as those with elevated violence or anti-social behaviour incidents.