Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD6 · Calderdale
202
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HD9 · Kirklees
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holme has less crime — 32 vs 202 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Holme in February 2026 — 202 incidents compared to 32, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Public order (19), while Holme has more Criminal damage & arson (4) and Other theft (3). Halifax sits above the national average for recorded crime while Holme is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Holme recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 32 vs 202 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Holme 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 Holme had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Holme recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 202).