Based on May 2026 Police data, Huddersfield (HD4) recorded the lowest crime rate in Kirklees, with 245 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Huddersfield (HD2) recorded 280 crimes in the same period. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on May 2026 Police data, Huddersfield (HD4) is the safest area in Kirklees, recording 245 crimes — 7% fewer than the average across the 2 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Huddersfield (HD2) recorded the most crime in Kirklees in May 2026, with 280 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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