Crime in Huddersfield: statistics, rates and trends
17,230 crimes were recorded in Huddersfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Huddersfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Huddersfield
- Types of crime in Huddersfield
- Huddersfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Huddersfield
- Streets with the most crime in Huddersfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Huddersfield
- Demographics of Huddersfield
- Questions about crime in Huddersfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (7,192), anti-social behaviour (1,587) and public order (1,545) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 216th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Huddersfield | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 17,230 | 43,862 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.8 | 97.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 150,077 | 447,847 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Huddersfield of any year here (17,230 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 17,230 | 114.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 17,649 | 117.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 18,089 | 120.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 19,932 | 132.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 19,700 | 131.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 18,394 | 122.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 19,303 | 128.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 21,020 | 140.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 19,914 | 132.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 1,380 |
| July 2026 | 1,559 |
| June 2026 | 1,564 |
| May 2026 | 1,544 |
| April 2026 | 1,351 |
| March 2026 | 1,386 |
| February 2026 | 1,260 |
| January 2026 | 1,343 |
| December 2025 | 1,359 |
| November 2025 | 1,493 |
| October 2025 | 1,494 |
| September 2025 | 1,497 |
Compared with England and Wales, Huddersfield recorded notably more other crime (76% above the national rate), drugs (59% above the national rate) and public order (55% above the national rate), and notably less bicycle theft (59% below) and theft from the person (53% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 872 to 1,148 and vehicle crime rose from 642 to 785, while theft from the person fell from 164 to 119 and possession of weapons fell from 238 to 190.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7,192 | 47.9 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,587 | 10.6 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Public order | 1,545 | 10.3 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1,196 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 1,170 | 7.8 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 1,148 | 7.6 | 8.5 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 785 | 5.2 | 5.0 | +22% |
| Drugs | 780 | 5.2 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Burglary | 731 | 4.9 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Other crime | 557 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 190 | 1.3 | 1.0 | -20% |
| Robbery | 179 | 1.2 | 1.4 | +3% |
| Theft from the person | 119 | 0.8 | 1.7 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 51 | 0.3 | 0.8 | +13% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Huddersfield; the highest is Elland (121.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Honley (48.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Huddersfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elland | 1,858 | 121.7 | +6% |
| Lepton | 395 | 78.5 | -32% |
| Linthwaite and Slaithwaite | 742 | 70.6 | -39% |
| Brighouse | 3,315 | 99.9 | -13% |
| Honley | 690 | 48.6 | -58% |
| Mirfield | 1,668 | 82.7 | -28% |
| Meltham | 601 | 63.8 | -44% |
| Liversedge | 1,687 | 103.7 | -10% |
Of the 8 areas within Huddersfield, Dalton had the highest crime rate (194.3 per 1,000) and Lindley the lowest (71.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | Neighbourhood | 18,855 | 3,663 | 194.3 |
| Newsome | Neighbourhood | 20,677 | 3,567 | 172.5 |
| Ashbrow | Neighbourhood | 22,656 | 2,335 | 103.1 |
| Greenhead | Neighbourhood | 23,349 | 2,139 | 91.6 |
| Almondbury | Neighbourhood | 17,111 | 1,534 | 89.6 |
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | Neighbourhood | 21,202 | 1,798 | 84.8 |
| Golcar | Neighbourhood | 18,860 | 1,526 | 80.9 |
| Lindley | Neighbourhood | 20,911 | 1,486 | 71.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Huddersfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (870).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 870 |
| On or near Supermarket | 543 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 447 |
| On or near Police Station | 351 |
| On or near Cross Church Street | 296 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 254 |
| On or near Market Place | 211 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 198 |
| On or near Cadogan Avenue | 133 |
| On or near Nightclub | 116 |
Of the 15,643 crimes in Huddersfield with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,587 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5,518 | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 4,551 | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 1,956 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1,082 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 742 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 610 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 513 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 285 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 213 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 93 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 49 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 26 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Huddersfield has an estimated population of 150,077 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (10.9%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (30%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Huddersfield average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Huddersfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Huddersfield a safe place to live?
Huddersfield recorded 114.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 216th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Huddersfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 7,192 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,587).
Is crime in Huddersfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Huddersfield was down 2% on the year before: 17,230 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 17,649 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Huddersfield?
About 150,077 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Huddersfield?
Huddersfield is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.