Huddersfield is the safest major town in West Yorkshire, and is the 26th most dangerous overall out of West Yorkshire's 118 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Huddersfield in 2021 was 101 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to West Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 12% lower than the West Yorkshire rate of 113 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Huddersfield is the 32nd most dangerous major town, and the 568th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2021, Huddersfield was the worst major town in West Yorkshire for burglary, with 88 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.51 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2021 was also a bad month for Huddersfield residents, when it was West Yorkshire's most dangerous major town for criminal damage and arson, recording 142 crimes at a rate of 0.83 per 1,000 residents. Huddersfield recorded 45 reports of drugs during December 2021, making its crime rate of 0.26 the worst major town for drugs in West Yorkshire that month.
The most common crimes in Huddersfield are violence and sexual offences, with 8,629 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 50. This is 12% higher than 2020's figure of 7,597 offences and a difference of 6.00 from 2020's crime rate of 44. Huddersfield's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 77 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 6% from 2020's figure of 82 crimes.
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4.0% higher, regional crime rate
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24% higher, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Huddersfield is 4.0% higher than Yorkshire and The Humber and 24% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Huddersfield represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 101 | 17,370 |
| 2020 | 95 | 16,279 |
| 2019 | 112 | 19,197 |
| 2018 | 105 | 17,961 |
| 2017 | 93 | 15,904 |
| 2016 | 85 | 14,568 |
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| Huddersfield | West Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 2,158 | 12.56 | 37,271 | 15.98 | 27% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 77 | 0.45 | 1,815 | 0.78 | 73% safer |
| Burglary | 709 | 4.13 | 11,869 | 5.09 | 23% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,591 | 9.26 | 25,787 | 11.06 | 19% safer |
| Drugs | 546 | 3.18 | 7,866 | 3.37 | 6% safer |
| Other Crime | 378 | 2.20 | 6,240 | 2.68 | 22% safer |
| Other Theft | 1,182 | 6.88 | 17,250 | 7.40 | 8% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 177 | 1.03 | 2,134 | 0.91 | 12% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 2,599 | 15.13 | 37,730 | 16.18 | 7% safer |
| Robbery | 130 | 0.76 | 2,252 | 0.97 | 28% safer |
| Shoplifting | 601 | 3.50 | 12,833 | 5.50 | 57% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 106 | 0.62 | 2,222 | 0.95 | 53% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 645 | 3.75 | 13,222 | 5.67 | 51% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 8,629 | 50.22 | 122,105 | 52.35 | 4.2% safer |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Oxford Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Calton Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near The Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Annie Smith Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Chapel Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Southgate | Further action is not in the public interest |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Clough Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Taylor Hill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Disney Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Hospital | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Willow Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Greenhead Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Beast Market | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Brooklands | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Riddings Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 14 | 18 | 13 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.45 | Safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 7 | 4.5 | 4.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.7 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.88 | 1.0 | Safer |
| Public Order | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.76 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 7 | 4.6 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.74 | 0.62 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 7 | 8 | 4.6 | 3.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 41 | 47 | 44 | 50 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Huddersfield that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Fisher's Two Furrows Recreation Ground | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Newsome Road Playing Fields | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Norman Park | 5 | - | 4 | - | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Ravensknowle Park | 4 | - | 2 | - | 7 | 0 | 2.7 |
| Standiforth Playing Fields | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 0.55 |
| Yorkshire Lions Football Club | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 0 | 0.91 |
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.08 | 51% safer |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 23% safer |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 12% safer |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 12% safer |
| Huddersfield | 101.10 | - |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 1.1% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 9% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 18% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 22% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 24% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 33% more dangerous |
Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Huddersfield, followed by Edgerton & Marsh in second place, and Paddock & Greenhead as the third most dangerous area. Huddersfield's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Golcar, Longwood & Quarmby, and Moldgreen & Ravensknowle Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almondbury & Waterloo | 541 | 92 | 12th |
| Aspley, Longley & University | 1,426 | 130 | Fourth |
| Birkby | 957 | 113 | Fifth |
| Cowlersley & Milnsbridge | 738 | 108 | Ninth |
| Crosland Moor | 653 | 87 | 13th |
| Dalton Long Lane | 579 | 98 | 11th |
| Deighton & Brackenhall | 827 | 113 | Sixth |
| Edgerton & Marsh | 1,187 | 172 | Second |
| Golcar | 508 | 78 | 15th |
| Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown | 2,604 | 344 | First |
| Lockwood | 820 | 98 | Tenth |
| Longwood & Quarmby | 453 | 70 | 16th |
| Moldgreen & Ravensknowle Park | 514 | 86 | 14th |
| Oakes & South Lindley | 739 | 112 | Seventh |
| Paddock & Greenhead | 1,075 | 152 | Third |
| Rawthorpe | 697 | 111 | Eighth |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Huddersfield for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Lockwood (72) | Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (254) |
| Bicycle Theft | Crosland Moor (1) | Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (18) |
| Burglary | Almondbury & Waterloo (15) | Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (84) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Golcar (36) | Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (186) |
| Drugs | Golcar (4) | Aspley, Longley & University (139) |
| Other Crime | Longwood & Quarmby (8) | Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (38) |
| Other Theft | Longwood & Quarmby (24) | Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (210) |
| Possession of Weapons | Dalton Long Lane (2) | Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (37) |
| Public Order | Moldgreen & Ravensknowle Park (52) | Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (442) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Oakes & South Lindley (1) | Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (34) |
| Shoplifting | Moldgreen & Ravensknowle Park (1) | Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (301) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Deighton & Brackenhall (1) | Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (41) |
| Vehicle Crime | Dalton Long Lane (9) | Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (69) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Longwood & Quarmby (244) | Huddersfield Leeds Road & Fartown (1,068) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Huddersfield change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in September, when Huddersfield saw a 180% increase in bicycle theft. Huddersfield saw a large fall in bicycle theft during August, when it fell by 89% compared to August in 2019. Huddersfield saw consistent falls in the crime rate of several types of crime during every month of its Coronavirus lockdown, including burglary, other theft, shoplifting, and violence and sexual offences.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +29% | +13% | +19% | +46% | +22% | +37% | +35% | +24% | +28% | +31% |
| Bicycle Theft | -14% | -44% | +36% | +25% | -40% | -89% | +180% | -88% | +100% | -43% |
| Burglary | -34% | -52% | -35% | -53% | -33% | -29% | -53% | -30% | -32% | +33% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -14% | -44% | -17% | -4% | -26% | -1% | -19% | -15% | -5% | -28% |
| Drugs | -2% | -36% | -8% | -6% | -9% | +2% | -9% | +4% | +6% | -3% |
| Other Crime | -7% | -4% | -27% | +7% | +3% | -33% | -12% | -29% | -66% | -13% |
| Other Theft | -12% | -39% | -45% | -22% | +6% | -15% | -24% | -37% | -41% | -22% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | -71% | -61% | -42% | -64% | +64% | -47% | -40% | +17% | +33% |
| Public Order | -4% | -16% | +11% | -1% | +25% | +32% | +2% | +2% | -16% | -19% |
| Robbery | -27% | -27% | -56% | -35% | -46% | +7% | +6% | +63% | -48% | -39% |
| Shoplifting | -30% | -62% | -49% | -63% | -62% | -49% | -43% | +14% | -37% | -4% |
| Theft From the Person | +21% | -63% | -56% | -67% | +22% | -47% | -20% | -68% | -75% | -56% |
| Vehicle Crime | -1% | -49% | -51% | -59% | -44% | -51% | -45% | -52% | -37% | -67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -12% | -13% | -18% | -4% | -2% | -7% | +0% | -15% | -10% | -2% |
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