Huddersfield vs Keighley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Huddersfield

HD4 · Kirklees

176

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences91
  • Other theft17
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Keighley

BD22 · Bradford

29

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Drugs5
  • Public order3

Keighley has less crime — 29 vs 176 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Huddersfield or Keighley safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Huddersfield and Keighley?

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).

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