Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD5 · Kirklees
234
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HD7 · Kirklees
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 38 vs 234 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 234 incidents compared to 38, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Other theft (24) and Anti-social behaviour (22), while Huddersfield has more Shoplifting (8) and Vehicle crime (5). Huddersfield sits above the national average for recorded crime while Huddersfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 38 vs 234 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Huddersfield 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 Anti-social behaviour while Huddersfield had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 234).