Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX6 · Calderdale
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HD5 · Kirklees
176
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Halifax has less crime — 64 vs 176 incidents in April 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in April 2026 — 176 incidents compared to 64, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Huddersfield has more Other theft (15). 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 — 64 vs 176 incidents. That is 64% 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 Other theft. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 176).