Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX2 · Calderdale
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HD5 · Kirklees
176
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 176 vs 199 incidents in April 2026.
Halifax and Huddersfield recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 199 and 176 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Huddersfield has more 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 199 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Halifax is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Public order while Huddersfield had more Other theft. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (176 vs 199).