Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL3 · Darlington
455
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BD22 · Bradford
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Keighley has less crime — 58 vs 455 incidents in April 2026.
Darlington recorded substantially more crime than Keighley in April 2026 — 455 incidents compared to 58, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (98) and Shoplifting (68), while Keighley has more Burglary (9) and Public order (8). Darlington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Keighley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Keighley recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 58 vs 455 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Keighley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Keighley had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Keighley recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 455).