Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD7 · Kirklees
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HD8 · Kirklees
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kirkburton has less crime — 9 vs 52 incidents in April 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Kirkburton in April 2026 — 52 incidents compared to 9, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Kirkburton has more Public order (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kirkburton recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 9 vs 52 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Kirkburton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kirkburton had more Public order. Overall, Kirkburton recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 52).