Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD5 · Kirklees
234
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BD5 · Bradford
599
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 234 vs 599 incidents in February 2026.
Queensbury recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 599 incidents compared to 234, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Other theft (24) and Anti-social behaviour (22), while Queensbury has more Public order (60) and Criminal damage & arson (55). 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 Queensbury — 234 vs 599 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Queensbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while Queensbury had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (234 vs 599).