Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL3 · Darlington
455
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BD21 · Bradford
444
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Keighley has less crime — 444 vs 455 incidents in April 2026.
Darlington and Keighley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 455 and 444 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68), while Keighley has more Public order (41). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Keighley recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 444 vs 455 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Darlington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Keighley had more Public order. Overall, Keighley recorded fewer total crimes (444 vs 455).