Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX1 · Calderdale
586
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HX5 · Calderdale
133
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Halifax has less crime — 133 vs 586 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in February 2026 — 586 incidents compared to 133, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Public order (51), while Halifax has more Shoplifting (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Halifax recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 133 vs 586 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Halifax is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Public order while Halifax had more Shoplifting. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (133 vs 586).