Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX1 · Calderdale
586
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HX7 · Calderdale
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hebden Royd has less crime — 29 vs 586 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Hebden Royd in February 2026 — 586 incidents compared to 29, a 20.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Public order (51), while Hebden Royd has more Vehicle crime (6). Halifax sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hebden Royd is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hebden Royd recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 29 vs 586 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Hebden Royd is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Public order while Hebden Royd had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hebden Royd recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 586).