Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD1 · Kirklees
487
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HD7 · Kirklees
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 38 vs 487 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 487 incidents compared to 38, a 12.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Drugs (47) and Public order (47), while Huddersfield has more Shoplifting (8) and Vehicle crime (5). Huddersfield sits above the national average for recorded crime while Huddersfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 38 vs 487 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Drugs and Public order while Huddersfield had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 487).