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Crime in Halifax

Halifax had 2,665 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 199 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 57 Calderdale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 99% above the middle Calderdale area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

HX1, Calderdale · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Halifax

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199crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 57Calderdale rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common1004 in 3 months

Month by month

745 Mar 849 Apr 860 May 891 Jun 918 Jul 856 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Halifax. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1,00438%
anti-social behaviour32212%
shoplifting28911%
public order2469%
criminal damage1686%
theft1486%
drugs1315%
other crime933%

Halifax against Calderdale

TypeHalifax per 1,000Middle Calderdale areaChange
Violence7541.9▼ 2%
Burglary5.54▲ 1%
Vehicle crime6.94.1▲ 2%
Anti-social behaviour2412.6▲ 49%
Theft and robbery16.47.7▲ 3%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Claremount385.9▲ 1%
Boothtown364.6▲ 12%
Pellon221▲ 9%
Halifax199▲ 9%
Savile Park166.9▲ 15%
King Cross100▲ 1%
Bank Top92.1▲ 8%
See every Calderdale area ranked on the crime in Calderdale page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Halifax a safe area?

Halifax had about 199 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 57 Calderdale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Halifax?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (1004), followed by anti-social behaviour (322) and shoplifting (289).