Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD3 · Kirklees
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BD22 · Bradford
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Keighley has less crime — 58 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Keighley in April 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 58, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29) and Anti-social behaviour (23), while Keighley has more Burglary (9) and Public order (8). Huddersfield sits above the national average for recorded crime while Keighley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Keighley recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 58 vs 222 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Keighley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Keighley had more Burglary and Public order. Overall, Keighley recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 222).