Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD4 · Kirklees
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BD21 · Bradford
353
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 176 vs 353 incidents in February 2026.
Keighley recorded notably higher crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 353 vs 176 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Huddersfield sees higher rates of Other theft (17) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Keighley has more Shoplifting (37) and Anti-social behaviour (33). 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 Keighley — 176 vs 353 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Keighley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Huddersfield saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Keighley had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (176 vs 353).