Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX3 · Calderdale
342
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HX7 · Calderdale
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hebden Royd has less crime — 34 vs 342 incidents in April 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Hebden Royd in April 2026 — 342 incidents compared to 34, a 10.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (47), while Hebden Royd has more Anti-social behaviour (8). Halifax sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hebden Royd is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hebden Royd recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 34 vs 342 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Hebden Royd is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hebden Royd had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hebden Royd recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 342).