Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX2 · Calderdale
178
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HX7 · Calderdale
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hebden Royd has less crime — 29 vs 178 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Hebden Royd in February 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 29, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Hebden Royd has more Vehicle crime (6). 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, Hebden Royd recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 29 vs 178 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Hebden Royd is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hebden Royd had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hebden Royd recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 178).