Crime Rate in Ovenden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ovenden

The total recorded crimes in Ovenden, Calderdale, UK in July 2025 are around 203 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ovenden crime rate of 6.23 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 Ovenden, encompassing approximately 32,580 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (104) incidents (7.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
Ovenden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 25
  • Ovenden Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Church Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Ovenden?

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

  • Relative to Calderdale:

    • In 2024, Ovenden reported a higher crime volume than the Calderdale average, with 2,625 crimes compared to 1,659. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ovenden witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

    • In 2023, Ovenden experienced a greater number of crimes than the Calderdale average, with 2,673 crimes compared to 1,556. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ovenden witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ovenden Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ovenden has recorded 203 crimes with crime rate of 6.23 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Calderdale, UK

In 2024, the total Ovenden crimes were 2,625. The crime rate of Ovenden in 2024 was 80.57 (year) or 6.71 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Calderdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ovenden were around 2,673 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.04 (year) or 6.84 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Calderdale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ovenden)CrimesRank (Ovenden)CrimesRank (Ovenden)
Town375 14,818 13,464 1
Park223 22,717 22,700 2
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
Northowram and Shelf77 15873 15888 14
Greetland and Stainland58 16714 17759 16

Ovenden 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 104 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (97 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (78 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (114 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (90 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1069 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025104
June 202597
May 2025107
April 202587
March 202578
February 202569
January 202588
December 202478
November 202474
October 2024114
September 202483
August 202490

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 202410
November 20245
October 20241
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202511
April 202513
March 202510
February 202511
January 202513
December 202411
November 202423
October 202421
September 202424
August 202416

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 202414
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202518
May 202518
April 202515
March 202523
February 202510
January 202510
December 20245
November 202414
October 20249
September 202416
August 202426

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202521
April 202514
March 202517
February 20258
January 202514
December 202420
November 202416
October 202416
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 202510
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
May 202526
April 202527
March 202512
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 202417
October 202417
September 202427
August 202423

A total of 97 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20254
April 202512
March 202515
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 20254
April 202510
March 202516
February 202518
January 202514
December 20246
November 202418
October 202421
September 202421
August 202426

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Ovenden in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Ovenden Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
3. Church Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Eastwood Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodville Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Quarry Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Moorlands Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
9. Furness Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Furness Crescent (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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