Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX4 · Calderdale
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HD3 · Kirklees
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Halifax has less crime — 35 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in April 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 35, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Huddersfield has more Criminal damage & arson (29). Halifax is below the national average while Huddersfield is above, making Halifax the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Halifax recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 35 vs 222 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Halifax 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 222).