Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HD7 · Kirklees
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 52 vs 91 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Huddersfield in April 2026 — 91 vs 52 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (13), while Huddersfield has more Other crime (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 52 vs 91 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Huddersfield had more Other crime. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 91).