Halifax vs Hebden Royd — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Halifax

HD6 · Calderdale

184

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Hebden Royd

HX7 · Calderdale

34

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Public order6

Hebden Royd has less crime — 34 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Hebden Royd in April 2026 — 184 incidents compared to 34, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Hebden Royd has more Public order (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Halifax or Hebden Royd safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hebden Royd recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 34 vs 184 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Hebden Royd is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Halifax and Hebden Royd?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hebden Royd had more Public order. Overall, Hebden Royd recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 184).

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