Crime Rate in Northowram and Shelf: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northowram and Shelf

The total recorded crimes in Northowram and Shelf, Calderdale, UK in May 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northowram and Shelf crime rate of 12.38 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 Northowram and Shelf, encompassing approximately 7,753 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Northowram and Shelf Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wade House Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 4
  • Pollard Street North with total crimes: 4

How safe is Northowram and Shelf?

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

  • Relative to Calderdale:

    • In 2024, Northowram and Shelf demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Calderdale average, with 873 crimes compared to 1659.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northowram and Shelf recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

    • In 2023, Northowram and Shelf had fewer crimes than the Calderdale average, with 888 crimes compared to 1,556. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northowram and Shelf recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northowram and Shelf Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Northowram and Shelf has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 12.38 ranking 9th out of 16 in the Calderdale, UK

In 2024, the total Northowram and Shelf crimes were 873. The crime rate of Northowram and Shelf in 2024 was 112.60 (year) or 9.38 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Calderdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northowram and Shelf were around 888 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.53 (year) or 9.54 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Calderdale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northowram and Shelf)CrimesRank (Northowram and Shelf)CrimesRank (Northowram and Shelf)
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
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

Northowram and Shelf Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (17 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 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 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 (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 202411
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202535
March 202528
February 202522
January 202513
December 202420
November 202426
October 202428
September 202417
August 202420
July 202427
June 202458
May 202433

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
February 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
June 20246

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20255
March 202517
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 202413
July 20249
June 20246
May 202416

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247
July 20242
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Northowram and Shelf in May 2025

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

1. Wade House Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Chapel Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pollard Street North (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Hall Stone Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Glencoe (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Gordon Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sandforth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Belgrave Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Godley Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
10. Calder View Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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