Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD4 · Kirklees
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HD5 · Kirklees
234
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 176 vs 234 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield saw somewhat more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 (234 vs 176 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Huddersfield has more Anti-social behaviour (22). 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 Huddersfield — 176 vs 234 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Huddersfield had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (176 vs 234).