Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL3 · Darlington
385
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BD22 · Bradford
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Keighley has less crime — 29 vs 385 incidents in February 2026.
Darlington recorded substantially more crime than Keighley in February 2026 — 385 incidents compared to 29, a 13.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (89) and Shoplifting (53), while Keighley has more Drugs (5) and Public order (3). 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 February 2026 Police data, Keighley recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 29 vs 385 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Keighley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Keighley had more Drugs and Public order. Overall, Keighley recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 385).