Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX7 · Calderdale
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HD1 · Kirklees
547
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hebden Royd has less crime — 34 vs 547 incidents in April 2026.
Huddersfield recorded substantially more crime than Hebden Royd in April 2026 — 547 incidents compared to 34, a 16.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hebden Royd sees higher rates of Public order (6), while Huddersfield has more Shoplifting (60). Hebden Royd is below the national average while Huddersfield is above, making Hebden Royd the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hebden Royd recorded fewer crimes than Huddersfield — 34 vs 547 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Hebden Royd is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hebden Royd saw higher rates of Public order while Huddersfield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hebden Royd recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 547).