Crime Rate in Calderdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Calderdale

The total recorded crimes in Calderdale, UK in July 2025 are around 2,413 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Calderdale crime rate of 11.68 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Calderdale, encompassing approximately 206,631 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1073) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (282) incidents (-0.35% decrease)
  • Public order: (223) incidents (-3.88% decrease)
Calderdale Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 29
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 23
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 23

Calderdale Police Info:

West Yorkshire Police

How safe is Calderdale?

To understand the safety of Calderdale, we need to analyze Calderdale crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Calderdale has recorded 28,196 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 136.46 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 46 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 26,449 crimes with a crime rate of 128.00, ranking it 51 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to West Yorkshire:

    • In 2024, Calderdale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Yorkshire average, with 28196 crimes compared to 69783.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Calderdale witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Calderdale had fewer crimes than the West Yorkshire average, with 26,449 crimes compared to 67,868. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Calderdale witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Calderdale is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Yorkshire, Calderdale has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Calderdale Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Town (375 crimes), and the safest, Luddendenfoot (50 crimes), is 325 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Calderdale.

Similarly, the area of Central Halifax & Boothtown (361 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hipperholme (26 crimes), with a difference of 335 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Calderdale.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town375
Park223
Ovenden203
Skircoat196
Illingworth and Mixenden189

Safest Wards:

Calder92
Ryburn87
Northowram and Shelf77
Greetland and Stainland58
Luddendenfoot50

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Halifax & Boothtown361
Elland135
Todmorden West & Cornholme129
Wheatley & Ovenden West128
Pellon East124

Safest Areas:

Todmorden East & Walsden48
Rastrick East47
Greetland & Stainland47
Mytholmroyd & Cragg Vale43
Hipperholme26

Calderdale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Calderdale has recorded 2,413 crimes with crime rate of 11.68 ranking 59th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in West Yorkshire.

In 2024, the total Calderdale crimes were 28,196. The crime rate of Calderdale in 2024 was 136.46 (year) or 11.37 (month) ranking it 46 danzarous in the UK. Calderdale ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in West Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Calderdale were around 26,449 crimes with yearly crime rate of 128.00 (year) or 10.67 (month) ranking 51 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Yorkshire, Calderdale ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Calderdale

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)
Kirklees4,022 651,584 551,990 5
Wakefield4,148 451,475 348,858 3
Bradford7,137 385,632 283,138 2
Leeds10,919 1132,027 1128,903 1

Calderdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1073 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 282 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (962 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (283 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (950 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (325 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (976 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (280 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (959 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (228 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 828 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 155 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (885 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (179 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 894 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 165 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (874 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (205 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1005 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (211 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (901 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (184 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (951 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (292 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 202512
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 202412
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 200 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202515
May 202521
April 202515
March 202519
February 202511
January 202515
December 202414
November 202411
October 202418
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 175 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202518
May 202514
April 202525
March 202520
February 202516
January 202511
December 202411
November 202414
October 20247
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 1892 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 157.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025161
June 2025160
May 2025161
April 2025147
March 2025191
February 2025129
January 2025140
December 2024165
November 2024167
October 2024171
September 2024132
August 2024168

A total of 1144 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 2025116
May 2025103
April 202586
March 202595
February 202562
January 202570
December 2024108
November 2024103
October 202484
September 2024103
August 2024102

A total of 2428 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 202.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025223
June 2025232
May 2025226
April 2025214
March 2025220
February 2025155
January 2025179
December 2024139
November 2024191
October 2024195
September 2024184
August 2024270

A total of 154 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 202516
April 20258
March 202512
February 202513
January 20259
December 202413
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 202422

A total of 2712 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 226.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 325 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025282
June 2025283
May 2025325
April 2025280
March 2025228
February 2025141
January 2025132
December 2024163
November 2024205
October 2024211
September 2024170
August 2024292

A total of 1481 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202597
June 202596
May 2025103
April 2025117
March 2025153
February 2025135
January 2025132
December 202490
November 2024142
October 2024127
September 2024166
August 2024123

A total of 11258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 938.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1073 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251073
June 2025962
May 2025950
April 2025976
March 2025959
February 2025828
January 2025885
December 2024894
November 2024874
October 20241005
September 2024901
August 2024951

A total of 1296 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 202598
May 2025108
April 202570
March 2025105
February 2025102
January 2025129
December 2024129
November 202499
October 2024106
September 2024113
August 2024125

A total of 944 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202583
May 202572
April 202568
March 2025101
February 202565
January 202551
December 202482
November 202465
October 202470
September 2024123
August 202476

A total of 1607 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025129
June 2025119
May 2025117
April 2025135
March 2025122
February 2025123
January 2025116
December 2024147
November 2024152
October 2024149
September 2024162
August 2024136

A total of 901 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202580
May 202592
April 202569
March 202592
February 202559
January 202569
December 202485
November 202480
October 202474
September 202483
August 202451

High Crime Locations Calderdale in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Calderdale postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order6
Other theft2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total23
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Theft from the person1
4. Russell Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total16
Drugs10
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Bridge Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting5
Public order3

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