Halifax vs Halifax — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Halifax

HX2 · Calderdale

178

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences71
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Criminal damage & arson18

Halifax

HX6 · Calderdale

45

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Criminal damage & arson8
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Halifax has less crime — 45 vs 178 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Halifax recorded substantially more crime than Halifax in February 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 45, a 4.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Halifax records significantly more (71 vs 13 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Halifax or Halifax safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Halifax recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 45 vs 178 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Halifax is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Halifax and Halifax?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Halifax recorded 71 incidents of this type vs 13 in Halifax. Overall, Halifax had fewer total crimes (45 vs 178).

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