Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD6 · Calderdale
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BD9 · Bradford
488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Halifax has less crime — 184 vs 488 incidents in April 2026.
Queensbury recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in April 2026 — 488 incidents compared to 184, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32) and Anti-social behaviour (20), while Queensbury has more Criminal damage & arson (37) and Public order (35). 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 Queensbury — 184 vs 488 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Queensbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Queensbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (184 vs 488).