Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD1 · Kirklees
487
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BD21 · Bradford
353
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Keighley has less crime — 353 vs 487 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield saw somewhat more crime than Keighley in February 2026 (487 vs 353 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Drugs (47) and Public order (47), while Keighley has more Shoplifting (37) and Anti-social behaviour (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Keighley recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 353 vs 487 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Drugs and Public order while Keighley had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Keighley recorded fewer total crimes (353 vs 487).