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 May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hipperholme and Lightcliffe crime rate of 6.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nunlea Royd with total crimes: 7
  • Lower Finkil Street with total crimes: 4
  • Newton Park with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 6.43 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hipperholme and Lightcliffe)CrimesRank (Hipperholme and Lightcliffe)CrimesRank (Hipperholme and Lightcliffe)
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
Calder91 121,004 12882 15
Greetland and Stainland67 16714 17759 16

Hipperholme and Lightcliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202514
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 382 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202521
March 202534
February 202522
January 202541
December 202436
November 202422
October 202419
September 202433
August 202419
July 202430
June 202446
May 202429

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247

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

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20259
February 202512
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hipperholme and Lightcliffe in May 2025

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

1. Nunlea Royd (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
2. Lower Finkil Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Newton Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. St Chad'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Co-Operative Buildings (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Kenilworth Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Smith House Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sycamore Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stoney Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Imperial Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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