Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD6 · Calderdale
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HD2 · Kirklees
182
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 182 vs 184 incidents in April 2026.
Halifax and Huddersfield recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 184 and 182 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Huddersfield has more Public order (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 182 vs 184 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Huddersfield had more Public order. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (182 vs 184).