Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX1 · Calderdale
683
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HD9 · Kirklees
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Holme has less crime — 39 vs 683 incidents in April 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Holme in April 2026 — 683 incidents compared to 39, a 17.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Public order (57), while Holme has more Anti-social behaviour (6). Halifax sits above the national average for recorded crime while Holme is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Holme recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 39 vs 683 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Holme is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Public order while Holme had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Holme recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 683).