Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX2 · Calderdale
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HD7 · Kirklees
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 52 vs 199 incidents in April 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in April 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 52, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Public order (21) and Anti-social behaviour (20), while Huddersfield has more Shoplifting (7) and Other crime (4). Halifax sits above the national average for recorded crime while Huddersfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 52 vs 199 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Huddersfield had more Shoplifting and Other crime. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 199).