Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD5 · Kirklees
234
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BD21 · Bradford
353
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 234 vs 353 incidents in February 2026.
Keighley recorded notably higher crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 353 vs 234 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Other theft (24), while Keighley has more Shoplifting (37). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Keighley — 234 vs 353 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Keighley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Other theft while Keighley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (234 vs 353).