Crime Rate in Elland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elland

The total recorded crimes in Elland, Calderdale, UK in May 2025 are around 167 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elland crime rate of 10.51 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 Elland, encompassing approximately 15,895 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-1.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (5.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Elland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Back Springfield Road with total crimes: 8
  • Oak Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Elland?

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

  • Relative to Calderdale:

    • In 2024, Elland reported a higher crime volume than the Calderdale average, with 1,724 crimes compared to 1,659. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Elland witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

    • In 2023, Elland had fewer crimes than the Calderdale average, with 1,550 crimes compared to 1,556. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Elland witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Calderdale, Elland has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Elland Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Elland has recorded 167 crimes with crime rate of 10.51 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Calderdale, UK

In 2024, the total Elland crimes were 1,724. The crime rate of Elland in 2024 was 108.46 (year) or 9.04 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Calderdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elland were around 1,550 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.51 (year) or 8.13 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Calderdale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elland)CrimesRank (Elland)CrimesRank (Elland)
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
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
Calder91 121,004 12882 15
Greetland and Stainland67 16714 17759 16
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe64 17720 16692 17

Elland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 202414
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 831 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202566
March 202573
February 202575
January 202534
December 202466
November 202463
October 202464
September 202447
August 202448
July 202458
June 2024108
May 202464

A total of 355 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202535
March 202543
February 202514
January 20257
December 202416
November 202421
October 202414
September 202421
August 202431
July 202416
June 202458
May 202442

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202513
February 20257
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 20243
August 202410
July 202411
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 202512
February 202512
January 20257
December 202413
November 202415
October 20244
September 202411
August 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202517
March 20259
February 202511
January 20259
December 20249
November 20244
October 202410
September 202410
August 202414
July 202410
June 202436
May 20247

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202521
March 202511
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 202418
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20258
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Elland in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Back Springfield Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oak Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Broad Lea (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Elland Bridge (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. St Marys Gate (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Elland Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. King Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Albion Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1

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