Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX2 · Calderdale
178
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HD3 · Kirklees
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 153 vs 178 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax saw somewhat more crime than Huddersfield in February 2026 (178 vs 153 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (31) and Criminal damage & arson (18), while Huddersfield has more Public order (23) and Other theft (14). 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, Huddersfield recorded fewer crimes than Halifax — 153 vs 178 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Huddersfield had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (153 vs 178).