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 July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northowram and Shelf crime rate of 9.93 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Northowram and Shelf Crime Hotspots

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

  • Primrose Way with total crimes: 4
  • Cypress Court with total crimes: 3
  • Longfield Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Northowram and Shelf has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 9.93 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northowram and Shelf)CrimesRank (Northowram and Shelf)CrimesRank (Northowram and Shelf)
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
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe97 11720 16692 17
Luddendenfoot50 17937 13994 12
Calder92 131,004 12882 15
Ryburn87 14909 14944 13
Greetland and Stainland58 16714 17759 16

Northowram and Shelf 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 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202533
May 202530
April 202535
March 202528
February 202522
January 202513
December 202420
November 202426
October 202428
September 202417
August 202420

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 202511
April 20259
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20257
April 202513
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 202517
April 20255
March 202517
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 202413

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
March 20254
February 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Northowram and Shelf in July 2025

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

1. Primrose Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Cypress Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Longfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Horley Green Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Beckside (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
6. Burned Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Airedale Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Brighouse And Denholme Gate Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Leonore Croft (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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