Crime Rate in Calderdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Calderdale

The total recorded crimes in Calderdale, UK in May 2025 are around 2,315 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Calderdale crime rate of 11.20 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (950) incidents (-2.66% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (325) incidents (16.07% increase)
  • Public order: (226) incidents (5.61% increase)
Calderdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Street with total crimes: 17
  • Police Station with total crimes: 16
  • Hospital with total crimes: 15

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 (374 crimes), and the safest, Hipperholme and Lightcliffe (64 crimes), is 310 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Calderdale.

Similarly, the area of Central Halifax & Boothtown (356 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hipperholme (32 crimes), with a difference of 324 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Calderdale.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town374
Park230
Ovenden215
Elland167
Skircoat166

Safest Wards:

Sowerby Bridge80
Rastrick77
Luddendenfoot73
Greetland and Stainland67
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe64

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Halifax & Boothtown356
Elland160
Wheatley & Ovenden West133
Pellon East132
Pellon West & Highroad Well114

Safest Areas:

Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland50
Rastrick West49
Rastrick East35
Todmorden East & Walsden33
Hipperholme32

Calderdale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Calderdale has recorded 2,315 crimes with crime rate of 11.20 ranking 57th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)CrimesRank (West Yorkshire)
Kirklees4,082 651,584 551,990 5
Wakefield4,112 451,475 348,858 3
Bradford6,851 385,632 283,138 2
Leeds10,374 1132,027 1128,903 1

Calderdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 941 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 237 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1504 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 136.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025117
April 2025135
March 2025122
February 2025123
January 2025116
December 2024147
November 2024152
October 2024149
September 2024162
August 2024136
July 2024145

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 814 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202592
April 202569
March 202592
February 202559
January 202569
December 202485
November 202480
October 202474
September 202483
August 202451
July 202460

A total of 177 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202525
March 202520
February 202516
January 202511
December 202411
November 202414
October 20247
September 20246
August 202414
July 20249

A total of 1767 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 160.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025161
April 2025147
March 2025191
February 2025129
January 2025140
December 2024165
November 2024167
October 2024171
September 2024132
August 2024168
July 2024196

A total of 993 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025103
April 202586
March 202595
February 202562
January 202570
December 2024108
November 2024103
October 202484
September 2024103
August 2024102
July 202477

A total of 2178 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 198.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025226
April 2025214
March 2025220
February 2025155
January 2025179
December 2024139
November 2024191
October 2024195
September 2024184
August 2024270
July 2024205

A total of 143 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20258
March 202512
February 202513
January 20259
December 202413
November 202412
October 202410
September 202411
August 202422
July 202417

A total of 2384 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 216.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 325 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025325
April 2025280
March 2025228
February 2025141
January 2025132
December 2024163
November 2024205
October 2024211
September 2024170
August 2024292
July 2024237

A total of 1428 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 129.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025103
April 2025117
March 2025153
February 2025135
January 2025132
December 202490
November 2024142
October 2024127
September 2024166
August 2024123
July 2024140

A total of 10164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 924.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1005 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025950
April 2025976
March 2025959
February 2025828
January 2025885
December 2024894
November 2024874
October 20241005
September 2024901
August 2024951
July 2024941

A total of 1190 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 108.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025108
April 202570
March 2025105
February 2025102
January 2025129
December 2024129
November 202499
October 2024106
September 2024113
August 2024125
July 2024104

A total of 855 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 123 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Calderdale in May 2025

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

1. Russell Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
2. Police Station (Map)
Total16
Drugs11
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
4. Old Cock Yard (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Market Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Canterbury Crescent (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1

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