Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX2 · Calderdale
178
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HX4 · Calderdale
19
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Halifax has less crime — 19 vs 178 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in February 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 19, a 9.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Halifax has more Robbery (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Halifax recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 19 vs 178 incidents. That is 89% 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 Halifax had more Robbery. Overall, Halifax recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 178).