Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD4 · Kirklees
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HD8 · Kirklees
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kirkburton has less crime — 11 vs 176 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Kirkburton in February 2026 — 176 incidents compared to 11, a 16.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Other theft (17) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Kirkburton has more Public order (1). 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, Kirkburton recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 11 vs 176 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Kirkburton 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 Kirkburton had more Public order. Overall, Kirkburton recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 176).