Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX2 · Calderdale
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HD4 · Kirklees
202
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Halifax has less crime — 199 vs 202 incidents in April 2026.
Halifax and Huddersfield recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 199 and 202 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Halifax recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 199 vs 202 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Halifax recorded 94 incidents of this type vs 105 in Huddersfield. Total crime levels were broadly similar.