Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HD6 · Calderdale
202
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HX4 · Calderdale
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Halifax has less crime — 19 vs 202 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in February 2026 — 202 incidents compared to 19, a 10.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Public order (19), while Halifax has more Robbery (4) and Anti-social behaviour (4). Halifax sits above the national average for recorded crime while Halifax is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Halifax recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 19 vs 202 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 Shoplifting and Public order while Halifax had more Robbery and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 202).