Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HX2 · Calderdale
178
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HD4 · Kirklees
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Huddersfield has less crime — 176 vs 178 incidents in February 2026.
Halifax and Huddersfield recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 178 and 176 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halifax sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (31), while Huddersfield has more Other theft (17). 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 — 176 vs 178 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halifax saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Huddersfield had more Other theft. Overall, Huddersfield recorded fewer total crimes (176 vs 178).