Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX1 · Calderdale
683
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HX6 · Calderdale
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Halifax has less crime — 64 vs 683 incidents in April 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in April 2026 — 683 incidents compared to 64, a 10.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (99) and Public order (57), while Halifax has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and Criminal damage & arson (7). Halifax sits above the national average for recorded crime while Halifax is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Halifax recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 64 vs 683 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Halifax is also below the national average for crime.
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 (64 vs 683).