Crime Rate in Calder: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Calder

The total recorded crimes in Calder, Calderdale, UK in May 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Calder crime rate of 8.18 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 Calder, encompassing approximately 11,123 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Calder Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Palace House Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Calder?

To understand the safety of Calder, we need to analyze Calder crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Calderdale:

    • In 2024, Calder demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Calderdale average, with 1004 crimes compared to 1659.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Calder recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

    • In 2023, Calder had fewer crimes than the Calderdale average, with 882 crimes compared to 1,556. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Calder recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Calderdale, Calder has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Calder Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Calder has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 8.18 ranking 12th out of 16 in the Calderdale, UK

In 2024, the total Calder crimes were 1,004. The crime rate of Calder in 2024 was 90.26 (year) or 7.52 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Calderdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Calder were around 882 crimes with yearly crime rate of 79.30 (year) or 6.61 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Calderdale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Calder)CrimesRank (Calder)CrimesRank (Calder)
Town374 14,818 13,464 1
Park230 22,717 22,700 2
Ovenden215 32,625 32,673 3
Illingworth and Mixenden160 61,779 62,025 4
Skircoat166 52,371 41,935 5
Elland167 41,724 71,550 7
Brighouse93 101,785 51,542 8
Warley143 71,582 81,578 6
Todmorden126 81,455 91,465 9
Northowram and Shelf96 9873 15888 14
Sowerby Bridge80 131,075 111,216 10
Rastrick77 141,108 101,142 11
Ryburn93 11909 14944 13
Luddendenfoot73 15937 13994 12
Greetland and Stainland67 16714 17759 16
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe64 17720 16692 17

Calder Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20254
February 20256
January 202513
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 20245
August 20246
July 202414
June 20248
May 202419

A total of 476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202531
March 202537
February 202524
January 202531
December 202431
November 202436
October 202438
September 202433
August 202452
July 202426
June 202460
May 202438

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20249
November 202412
October 20247
September 20245
August 202416
July 20247
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20258
December 20242
November 202410
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 202411
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

High Crime Locations Calder in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
2. Palace House Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
4. Carlton Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bridge Gate (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stubbing Brink (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Wadsworth Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Guildford Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tanpits (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. New Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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