Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD1 · Kirklees
487
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BD8 · Bradford
563
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 487 vs 563 incidents in February 2026.
Queensbury saw somewhat more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 (563 vs 487 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Drugs (47), while Queensbury has more Other theft (46). 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, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Queensbury — 487 vs 563 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Queensbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Drugs while Queensbury had more Other theft. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (487 vs 563).