Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX5 · Calderdale
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HD1 · Kirklees
547
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Halifax has less crime — 150 vs 547 incidents in April 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in April 2026 — 547 incidents compared to 150, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Huddersfield has more Shoplifting (60). 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, Halifax recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 150 vs 547 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Huddersfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Huddersfield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 547).