Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD6 · Calderdale
202
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HX7 · Calderdale
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hebden Royd has less crime — 29 vs 202 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Hebden Royd in February 2026 — 202 incidents compared to 29, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Public order (19), while Hebden Royd has more Vehicle crime (6) and Anti-social behaviour (5). Halifax sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hebden Royd is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hebden Royd recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 29 vs 202 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Hebden Royd 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 Hebden Royd had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hebden Royd recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 202).