Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Calderdale, UK in May 2025 are around 230 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.54 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 Park, encompassing approximately 424,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (9.89% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Newstead Heath with total crimes: 9
  • Horne Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Park?

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

  • Relative to Calderdale:

    • In 2024, Park reported a higher crime volume than the Calderdale average, with 2,717 crimes compared to 1,659. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

    • In 2023, Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Calderdale average, with 2,700 crimes compared to 1,556. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Park has recorded 230 crimes with crime rate of 0.32 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Calderdale, UK

In 2024, the total Park crimes were 2,717. The crime rate of Park in 2024 was 8.65 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Calderdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park were around 2,700 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.52 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Calderdale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
Town374 14,818 13,464 1
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
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

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (100 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (91 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (86 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (99 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (98 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 90 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (234 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 104.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025100
April 202591
March 202586
February 2025108
January 202599
December 202492
November 202495
October 202499
September 202488
August 202498
July 202490
June 2024234
May 202479

A total of 155 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 202510
February 202514
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 202410
September 202414
August 20249
July 202424
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20243
November 20248
October 202411
September 20248
August 202425
July 202413
June 202434
May 202414

A total of 112 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244
July 202412
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 202412
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202510
February 202519
January 202518
December 202410
November 202415
October 202417
September 202411
August 20246
July 202413
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 275 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202517
March 202518
February 202515
January 202526
December 202410
November 202417
October 202420
September 202416
August 202426
July 202420
June 202440
May 202422

A total of 256 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 202532
February 202516
January 202518
December 202416
November 202416
October 202416
September 202416
August 202426
July 202418
June 202434
May 202419

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 202524
February 202518
January 202532
December 202414
November 202411
October 202415
September 202428
August 202413
July 202417
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 202420
November 20247
October 202420
September 202413
August 202410
July 20244
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
June 20246

High Crime Locations Park in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Newstead Heath (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
3. Horne Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
4. Lemington Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
5. Crossley Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Drugs1
6. Constitutional Street (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dunkirk Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Diamond Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
9. Aked'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1

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