Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX6 · Calderdale
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HD1 · Kirklees
487
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Halifax has less crime — 45 vs 487 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in February 2026 — 487 incidents compared to 45, a 10.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8) and Anti-social behaviour (7), while Huddersfield has more Drugs (47) and Public order (47). Halifax is below the national average while Huddersfield is above, making Halifax the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Halifax recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 45 vs 487 incidents. That is 91% 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 Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Huddersfield had more Drugs and Public order. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 487).