Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD2 · Kirklees
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HD7 · Kirklees
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 38 vs 210 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 210 incidents compared to 38, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Public order (18) and Other theft (14), while Huddersfield has more Shoplifting (8) and Vehicle crime (5). Huddersfield sits above the national average for recorded crime while Huddersfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 38 vs 210 incidents. That is 82% 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 Public order and Other theft while Huddersfield had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 210).