Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HD7 · Kirklees
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 52 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in April 2026 — 156 incidents compared to 52, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19) and Public order (16), while Huddersfield has more Shoplifting (7) and Other crime (4). 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, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 52 vs 156 incidents. That is 67% 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 and Public order while Huddersfield had more Shoplifting and Other crime. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 156).