Halifax vs Huddersfield

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Halifax West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Huddersfield West Yorkshire Police

      Halifax vs Huddersfield Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Halifax
      West Yorkshire Police
      13,711 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Huddersfield
      West Yorkshire Police
      16,895 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Halifax
      B Huddersfield
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,711
      16,895
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,351
      17,316
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↓2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.4%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Halifax
      B Huddersfield
      Violent Crime
      5,962 ↓2%
      7,391 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,347 ↑13%
      1,300 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      754 ↓19%
      1,155 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      492 ↓28%
      687 ↑1%
      Burglary
      537 ↓5%
      697 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1,004 ↓9%
      1,130 ↑2%
      Drugs
      657 ↑7%
      847 ↑13%
      Public Order
      1,331 ↓1%
      1,595 ↓6%
      Robbery
      147 ↑69%
      189 ↑6%
      Shoplifting
      807 ↓20%
      1,022 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      91 ↓20%
      140 ↓10%
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↓12%
      51 ↑19%
      Possession of Weapons
      112 ↓20%
      215 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      434 ↓7%
      476 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Halifax safer than Huddersfield?

      Halifax has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,711 crimes in the last 12 months. Huddersfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 16,895 crimes. Huddersfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Halifax vs Huddersfield?

      Halifax shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Huddersfield shows -2.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Halifax and Huddersfield?

      In Halifax, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5,962 incidents). In Huddersfield, it is Violent Crime (7,391 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Halifax and Huddersfield?

      Halifax recorded 1,347 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Huddersfield recorded 1,300. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Halifax vs Huddersfield?

      Violent crime in Halifax totalled 5,962 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7,391 in Huddersfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Halifax and Huddersfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Halifax recorded 14,351 crimes (now 13,711, a change of -4.5%). Huddersfield recorded 17,316 crimes previously (now 16,895, -2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Halifax and Huddersfield?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Halifax has a resolution rate of 25.4% and Huddersfield has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Halifax and Huddersfield?

      Halifax falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Huddersfield is covered by West Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Halifax and Huddersfield?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Halifax or Huddersfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Halifax and Huddersfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.