Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX3 · Calderdale
342
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HD7 · Kirklees
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 52 vs 342 incidents in April 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Huddersfield in April 2026 — 342 incidents compared to 52, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Public order (30), while Huddersfield has more 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 342 incidents. That is 85% 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 while Huddersfield had more Other crime. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 342).