Is Halifax safe?

Halifax recorded 157.3 crimes per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months — 58% above the England average (99.5) and 40% above the Yorkshire and The Humber average (112.2).

The rate counts every crime recorded in the area but divides only by the people who live there, so busy centres with shops, stations or nightlife read higher than their residential streets.

Its safety score is 45/100 (fair), where 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)
14,026
Rate per 1,000
157.3
1-year trend
-1.7%
3-year trend
-2.2%
5-year trend
+12.3%
Most common
Violence and sexual offences
Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)
171
Per 1,000 residents
1.9

How we measure this·Guide: Understanding crime statistics

Data last updated: 19 October 2026

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