Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD7 · Kirklees
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BD21 · Bradford
353
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 38 vs 353 incidents in February 2026.
Keighley recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 353 incidents compared to 38, a 9.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5), while Keighley has more Anti-social behaviour (33). Huddersfield is below the national average while Keighley is above, making Huddersfield the safer choice on this measure.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Keighley — 38 vs 353 incidents. That is 89% 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 Vehicle crime while Keighley had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 353).