Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD21 · Bradford
353
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HD8 · Kirklees
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kirkburton has less crime — 11 vs 353 incidents in February 2026.
Keighley recorded substantially more crime than Kirkburton in February 2026 — 353 incidents compared to 11, a 32.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Keighley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Anti-social behaviour (33), while Kirkburton has more Public order (1). Keighley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kirkburton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Kirkburton recorded fewer crimes than Keighley — 11 vs 353 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Kirkburton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Keighley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Kirkburton had more Public order. Overall, Kirkburton recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 353).