Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD21 · Bradford
444
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DL4 · County Durham
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shildon has less crime — 140 vs 444 incidents in April 2026.
Keighley recorded substantially more crime than Shildon in April 2026 — 444 incidents compared to 140, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Keighley sees higher rates of Public order (41), while Shildon has more Criminal damage & arson (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shildon recorded fewer crimes than Keighley — 140 vs 444 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Keighley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Keighley saw higher rates of Public order while Shildon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shildon recorded fewer total crimes (140 vs 444).