Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD6 · Calderdale
202
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HD7 · Kirklees
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 38 vs 202 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 202 incidents compared to 38, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Public order (19), while Huddersfield has more Vehicle crime (5). Halifax sits above the national average for recorded crime while Huddersfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 38 vs 202 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Public order while Huddersfield had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 202).