Crime Rate in Illingworth and Mixenden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Illingworth and Mixenden

The total recorded crimes in Illingworth and Mixenden, Calderdale, UK in May 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Illingworth and Mixenden crime rate of 9.04 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 Illingworth and Mixenden, encompassing approximately 17,696 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (45.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-26.76% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Illingworth and Mixenden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathmoor Park Road with total crimes: 10
  • Jumples Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hunter Hill Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Illingworth and Mixenden?

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

  • Relative to Calderdale:

    • In 2024, Illingworth and Mixenden reported a higher crime volume than the Calderdale average, with 1,779 crimes compared to 1,659. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Illingworth and Mixenden witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

    • In 2023, Illingworth and Mixenden experienced a greater number of crimes than the Calderdale average, with 2,025 crimes compared to 1,556. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Illingworth and Mixenden witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Illingworth and Mixenden Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Illingworth and Mixenden has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 9.04 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Calderdale, UK

In 2024, the total Illingworth and Mixenden crimes were 1,779. The crime rate of Illingworth and Mixenden in 2024 was 100.53 (year) or 8.38 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Calderdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Illingworth and Mixenden were around 2,025 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.43 (year) or 9.54 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Calderdale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Illingworth and Mixenden)CrimesRank (Illingworth and Mixenden)CrimesRank (Illingworth and Mixenden)
Town374 14,818 13,464 1
Park230 22,717 22,700 2
Ovenden215 32,625 32,673 3
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 Lightcliffe64 17720 16692 17

Illingworth and Mixenden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 319 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202540
March 202524
February 202517
January 202517
December 202412
November 202422
October 202418
September 202417
August 202415
July 202422
June 202436
May 202421

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 202416
October 202410
September 20247
August 202414
July 202418
June 202414
May 202417

A total of 824 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202571
March 202562
February 202547
January 202547
December 202441
November 202455
October 202470
September 202452
August 202456
July 202492
June 2024116
May 202463

A total of 207 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202522
February 202515
January 20259
December 20248
November 202416
October 202424
September 202416
August 20244
July 202420
June 202420
May 202426

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202510
February 20259
January 202512
December 202413
November 20247
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247
July 20246
June 202420
May 202417

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 202410
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 20245
September 202411
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20249
November 20244
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

High Crime Locations Illingworth and Mixenden in May 2025

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

1. Heathmoor Park Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary1
2. Jumples Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hunter Hill Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Hambleton Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
5. Ogden Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Alder Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Royd Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. North Byland (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Clough Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clough Bank (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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