Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD1 · Kirklees
487
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HD3 · Kirklees
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 153 vs 487 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 487 incidents compared to 153, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Drugs (47), while Huddersfield has more Other theft (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 153 vs 487 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Drugs while Huddersfield had more Other theft. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (153 vs 487).