Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX1 · Calderdale
683
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HD5 · Kirklees
176
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 176 vs 683 incidents in April 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in April 2026 — 683 incidents compared to 176, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (99) and Public order (57), while Huddersfield has more Anti-social behaviour (34) and Other theft (15). 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, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 176 vs 683 incidents. That is 74% 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 Huddersfield had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (176 vs 683).