Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD7 · Kirklees
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BD6 · Bradford
409
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 38 vs 409 incidents in February 2026.
Queensbury recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 409 incidents compared to 38, a 10.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Queensbury has more Criminal damage & arson (45). Huddersfield is below the national average while Queensbury is above, making Huddersfield the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Queensbury — 38 vs 409 incidents. That is 91% 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 Shoplifting while Queensbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 409).