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 March 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northowram and Shelf crime rate of 10.58 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 Northowram and Shelf, encompassing approximately 7,753 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Northowram and Shelf Crime Hotspots

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

  • Primrose Way with total crimes: 8
  • Pollard Street North with total crimes: 8
  • Wade House Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Northowram and Shelf has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 10.58 ranking 13th 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.

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
Elland184 51,724 71,550 7
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
Greetland and Stainland52 17714 17759 16

Northowram and Shelf Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202522
January 202513
December 202420
November 202426
October 202428
September 202417
August 202420
July 202427
June 202458
May 202433
April 202419

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Primrose Way (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime8
2. Pollard Street North (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Wade House Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Wade House Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Drugs1
6. Sandforth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Horley Green Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Sandall Magna (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Cooper Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Stanage Lane (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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