Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD3 · Kirklees
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BD21 · Bradford
353
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 153 vs 353 incidents in February 2026.
Keighley recorded notably higher crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 353 vs 153 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Public order (23) and Other theft (14), while Keighley has more Shoplifting (37) and Anti-social behaviour (33). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Keighley — 153 vs 353 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Keighley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Public order and Other theft while Keighley had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (153 vs 353).