Crime Rate in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe

The total recorded crimes in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe, Calderdale, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hipperholme and Lightcliffe crime rate of 9.74 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 Hipperholme and Lightcliffe, encompassing approximately 9,958 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Axminster Drive with total crimes: 14
  • Aysgarth Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • A649 with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hipperholme and Lightcliffe?

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

  • Relative to Calderdale:

    • In 2024, Hipperholme and Lightcliffe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Calderdale average, with 720 crimes compared to 1659.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

    • In 2023, Hipperholme and Lightcliffe had fewer crimes than the Calderdale average, with 692 crimes compared to 1,556. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 9.74 ranking 11th out of 16 in the Calderdale, UK

In 2024, the total Hipperholme and Lightcliffe crimes were 720. The crime rate of Hipperholme and Lightcliffe in 2024 was 72.30 (year) or 6.03 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Calderdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe were around 692 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.49 (year) or 5.79 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Calderdale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hipperholme and Lightcliffe)CrimesRank (Hipperholme and Lightcliffe)CrimesRank (Hipperholme and Lightcliffe)
Town375 14,818 13,464 1
Park223 22,717 22,700 2
Ovenden203 32,625 32,673 3
Illingworth and Mixenden189 51,779 62,025 4
Skircoat196 42,371 41,935 5
Brighouse146 61,785 51,542 8
Warley118 91,582 81,578 6
Elland144 81,724 71,550 7
Todmorden145 71,455 91,465 9
Sowerby Bridge117 101,075 111,216 10
Rastrick96 121,108 101,142 11
Luddendenfoot50 17937 13994 12
Calder92 131,004 12882 15
Ryburn87 14909 14944 13
Northowram and Shelf77 15873 15888 14
Greetland and Stainland58 16714 17759 16

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe 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 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 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 Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202525
May 202513
April 202511
March 202514
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20259
February 202512
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
August 20242

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202527
May 202530
April 202521
March 202534
February 202522
January 202541
December 202436
November 202422
October 202419
September 202433
August 202419

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Hipperholme and Lightcliffe in July 2025

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

1. Axminster Drive (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Aysgarth Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. A649 (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime5
4. Tufters Fold (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. Nunlea Royd (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Brookroyd Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
7. Ryecroft Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
8. Holme Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Beechwood Park (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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