Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD6 · Calderdale
202
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HX6 · Calderdale
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Halifax has less crime — 45 vs 202 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in February 2026 — 202 incidents compared to 45, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Public order (19), while Halifax has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Anti-social behaviour (7). Halifax sits above the national average for recorded crime while Halifax is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Halifax recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 45 vs 202 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Halifax is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Halifax had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 202).