Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD22 · Bradford
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DL4 · County Durham
119
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Keighley has less crime — 29 vs 119 incidents in February 2026.
Shildon recorded substantially more crime than Keighley in February 2026 — 119 incidents compared to 29, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Keighley sees higher rates of Drugs (5) and Public order (3), while Shildon has more Anti-social behaviour (22) and Criminal damage & arson (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Keighley recorded fewer crimes than Shildon — 29 vs 119 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Keighley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Keighley saw higher rates of Drugs and Public order while Shildon had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Keighley recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 119).