Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD5 · Kirklees
234
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HD8 · Kirklees
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kirkburton has less crime — 11 vs 234 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Kirkburton in February 2026 — 234 incidents compared to 11, a 21.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Other theft (24) and Anti-social behaviour (22), while Kirkburton has more Public order (1). Huddersfield sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kirkburton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kirkburton recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 11 vs 234 incidents. That is 95% 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 Anti-social behaviour while Kirkburton had more Public order. Overall, Kirkburton recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 234).