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Crime in King Cross

King Cross had 429 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 100 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 29th of 57 Calderdale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Calderdale area. Crime was up 1% on the three months before.

HX1, Calderdale · within 0.6 miles of the middle of King Cross

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100crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
29 of 57Calderdale rank1st is the highest rate
+1%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common169 in 3 months

Month by month

133 Mar 127 Apr 163 May 134 Jun 157 Jul 138 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of King Cross. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16939%
anti-social behaviour6415%
public order389%
shoplifting276%
criminal damage256%
drugs246%
vehicle crime225%
theft215%

King Cross against Calderdale

TypeKing Cross per 1,000Middle Calderdale areaChange
Violence39.441.9▼ 14%
Burglary2.84▼ 40%
Vehicle crime5.14.1▼ 19%
Anti-social behaviour14.912.6▲ 121%
Theft and robbery6.37.7▼ 27%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pellon221▲ 9%
Halifax199▲ 9%
Savile Park166.9▲ 15%
Highroad Well123.4▲ 9%
King Cross100▲ 1%
Willowfield92.2▲ 6%
Pye Nest76.4▲ 14%
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 King Cross a safe area?

King Cross had about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 29 of 57 Calderdale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in King Cross?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (169), followed by anti-social behaviour (64) and public order (38).