Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX6 · Calderdale
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HD5 · Kirklees
234
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Halifax has less crime — 45 vs 234 incidents in February 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in February 2026 — 234 incidents compared to 45, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Huddersfield has more Other theft (24). 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 234 incidents. That is 81% 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 while Huddersfield had more Other theft. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 234).