Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD7 · Kirklees
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BD9 · Bradford
488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 52 vs 488 incidents in April 2026.
Queensbury recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in April 2026 — 488 incidents compared to 52, a 9.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7) and Other crime (4), while Queensbury has more Criminal damage & arson (37) and Public order (35). Huddersfield is below the national average while Queensbury 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 Queensbury — 52 vs 488 incidents. That is 89% 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 Queensbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 488).