Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX6 · Calderdale
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HD1 · Kirklees
547
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Halifax has less crime — 64 vs 547 incidents in April 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in April 2026 — 547 incidents compared to 64, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Huddersfield has more Shoplifting (60). 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 — 64 vs 547 incidents. That is 88% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Huddersfield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 547).