Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD6 · Calderdale
202
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HX2 · Calderdale
178
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Halifax has less crime — 178 vs 202 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax and Halifax recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 202 and 178 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Public order (19), while Halifax has more Anti-social behaviour (31) and Criminal damage & arson (18). 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, Halifax recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 178 vs 202 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Halifax is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Halifax had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (178 vs 202).