Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD7 · Kirklees
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BD7 · Bradford
471
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 38 vs 471 incidents in February 2026.
Queensbury recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 471 incidents compared to 38, a 12.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8) and Vehicle crime (5), while Queensbury has more Criminal damage & arson (37) and Burglary (33). 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 471 incidents. That is 92% 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 and Vehicle crime while Queensbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 471).