Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX1 · Calderdale
586
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HD9 · Kirklees
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holme has less crime — 32 vs 586 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Holme in February 2026 — 586 incidents compared to 32, a 18.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (65) and Public order (51), while Holme has more Criminal damage & arson (4) and Other theft (3). 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 February 2026 Police data, Holme recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 32 vs 586 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Holme is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Holme had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Holme recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 586).