Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BD19 · Kirklees
152
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HD7 · Kirklees
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 38 vs 152 incidents in February 2026.
Dewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 152 incidents compared to 38, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (37), while Huddersfield has more Vehicle crime (5). 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, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Dewsbury — 38 vs 152 incidents. That is 75% 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 152).