Crime Rate in Elland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elland

The total recorded crimes in Elland, Calderdale, UK in March 2025 are around 184 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elland crime rate of 11.58 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (-2.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (207.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
Elland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 11
  • Oak Street with total crimes: 11
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Elland has recorded 184 crimes with crime rate of 11.58 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Calderdale)CrimesRank (Calderdale)CrimesRank (Calderdale)
Town397 14,818 13,464 1
Park210 22,717 22,700 2
Ovenden189 32,625 32,673 3
Illingworth and Mixenden142 71,779 62,025 4
Skircoat186 42,371 41,935 5
Brighouse127 91,785 51,542 8
Warley130 81,582 81,578 6
Todmorden143 61,455 91,465 9
Sowerby Bridge94 101,075 111,216 10
Rastrick88 121,108 101,142 11
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe91 11720 16692 17
Luddendenfoot65 16937 13994 12
Calder79 141,004 12882 15
Ryburn70 15909 14944 13
Northowram and Shelf82 13873 15888 14
Greetland and Stainland52 17714 17759 16

Elland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 758 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 20255
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 20243
August 202410
July 202411
June 202420
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202514
January 20257
December 202416
November 202421
October 202414
September 202421
August 202431
July 202416
June 202458
May 202442
April 202418

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 20257
December 202413
November 202415
October 20244
September 202411
August 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
April 202414

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 202418
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 202411

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Elland in March 2025

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

1. Church Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oak Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. King Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
Robbery1
6. Gargrave Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
7. Crown Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Southgate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Rosebery Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. St Marys Gate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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