Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD7 · Kirklees
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BD21 · Bradford
444
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 52 vs 444 incidents in April 2026.
Keighley recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in April 2026 — 444 incidents compared to 52, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7) and Other crime (4), while Keighley has more Anti-social behaviour (52) and Public order (41). Huddersfield is below the national average while Keighley is above, making Huddersfield the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Keighley — 52 vs 444 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other crime while Keighley had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 444).