Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD4 · Kirklees
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BD22 · Bradford
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Keighley has less crime — 29 vs 176 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Keighley in February 2026 — 176 incidents compared to 29, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Other theft (17) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Keighley has more Drugs (5) and Public order (3). 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, Keighley recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 29 vs 176 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Keighley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Keighley had more Drugs and Public order. Overall, Keighley recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 176).