Crime Rate in Ovenden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ovenden

The total recorded crimes in Ovenden, Calderdale, UK in May 2025 are around 215 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ovenden crime rate of 6.60 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (22.99% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ovenden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Furness Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Denfield Edge with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Ovenden has recorded 215 crimes with crime rate of 6.60 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ovenden)CrimesRank (Ovenden)CrimesRank (Ovenden)
Town374 14,818 13,464 1
Park230 22,717 22,700 2
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
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

Ovenden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (156 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (89 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 202510
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20248
July 202411
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 222 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202514
March 202517
February 20258
January 202514
December 202420
November 202416
October 202416
September 202413
August 202413
July 202420
June 202428
May 202422

A total of 223 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 202523
February 202510
January 202510
December 20245
November 202414
October 20249
September 202416
August 202426
July 202415
June 202440
May 202422

A total of 1192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 91.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 202587
March 202578
February 202569
January 202588
December 202478
November 202474
October 2024114
September 202483
August 202490
July 202479
June 2024156
May 202489

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202527
March 202512
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 202417
October 202417
September 202427
August 202423
July 202422
June 202444
May 202421

A total of 110 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 202515
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20249
August 20247
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 202410
November 20245
October 20241
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 224 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202510
February 202511
January 202513
December 202411
November 202423
October 202421
September 202424
August 202416
July 202422
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 202414
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 251 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 202516
February 202518
January 202514
December 20246
November 202418
October 202421
September 202421
August 202426
July 202426
June 202434
May 202437

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ovenden in May 2025

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

1. Furness Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Denfield Edge (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
4. Furness Drive (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Bethel Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
6. Woodville Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Denfield Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
8. Grove Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
9. Solstice Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Rushworth Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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