Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD11 · Kirklees
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HD7 · Kirklees
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 38 vs 63 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 63 vs 38 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (6), while Huddersfield has more 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 Dewsbury — 38 vs 63 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Huddersfield had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 63).