Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD6 · Calderdale
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HD3 · Kirklees
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Halifax has less crime — 184 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Huddersfield saw somewhat more crime than Halifax in April 2026 (222 vs 184 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Huddersfield has more Criminal damage & arson (29). 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, Halifax recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 184 vs 222 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Huddersfield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (184 vs 222).