Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX1 · Calderdale
586
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HD3 · Kirklees
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 153 vs 586 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 — 586 incidents compared to 153, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (65), while Huddersfield has more Other theft (14). 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, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 153 vs 586 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Halifax is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Huddersfield had more Other theft. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (153 vs 586).