Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD16 · Bradford
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HD7 · Kirklees
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 38 vs 98 incidents in February 2026.
Bingley recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 38, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bingley sees higher rates of Burglary (17) and Anti-social behaviour (10), while Huddersfield has more Shoplifting (8) and Vehicle crime (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Bingley — 38 vs 98 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bingley saw higher rates of Burglary and Anti-social behaviour while Huddersfield had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 98).