Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD3 · Kirklees
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HD5 · Kirklees
176
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 176 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Huddersfield saw somewhat more crime than Huddersfield in April 2026 (222 vs 176 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Huddersfield has more Other theft (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 176 vs 222 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Huddersfield had more Other theft. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (176 vs 222).