Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX1 · Calderdale
683
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HX5 · Calderdale
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Halifax has less crime — 150 vs 683 incidents in April 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in April 2026 — 683 incidents compared to 150, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (99) and Public order (57), while Halifax has more Anti-social behaviour (37) and Criminal damage & arson (17). 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 Halifax — 150 vs 683 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Halifax is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Halifax had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 683).