Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX5 · Calderdale
133
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HX6 · Calderdale
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Halifax has less crime — 45 vs 133 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in February 2026 — 133 incidents compared to 45, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Halifax has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Halifax recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 45 vs 133 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Halifax is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Halifax had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 133).