Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX3 · Calderdale
342
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HD2 · Kirklees
182
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 182 vs 342 incidents in April 2026.
Halifax recorded notably higher crime than Huddersfield in April 2026 — 342 vs 182 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (47), while Huddersfield has more Anti-social behaviour (17). 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 — 182 vs 342 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Halifax is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Huddersfield had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (182 vs 342).