Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD9 · Kirklees
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HD8 · Kirklees
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kirkburton has less crime — 11 vs 32 incidents in February 2026.
Holme recorded substantially more crime than Kirkburton in February 2026 — 32 incidents compared to 11, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holme sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Other theft (3), while Kirkburton has more Public order (1). 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, Kirkburton recorded fewer crimes than Holme — 11 vs 32 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Kirkburton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Holme saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Kirkburton had more Public order. Overall, Kirkburton recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 32).