Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Calderdale, UK in July 2025 are around 223 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.53 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (122) incidents (32.61% increase)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Crossley Gardens with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Park has recorded 223 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
Town375 14,818 13,464 1
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
Northowram and Shelf77 15873 15888 14
Greetland and Stainland58 16714 17759 16

Park 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 122 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025122
June 202592
May 2025100
April 202591
March 202586
February 2025108
January 202599
December 202492
November 202495
October 202499
September 202488
August 202498

A total of 138 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202515
April 20258
March 202510
February 202514
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 202410
September 202414
August 20249

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 20257
April 202510
March 202510
February 202519
January 202518
December 202410
November 202415
October 202417
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 223 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202516
May 202528
April 202517
March 202518
February 202515
January 202526
December 202410
November 202417
October 202420
September 202416
August 202426

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 202526
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20243
November 20248
October 202411
September 20248
August 202425

A total of 82 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20259
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 211 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202517
May 202514
April 202515
March 202532
February 202516
January 202518
December 202416
November 202416
October 202416
September 202416
August 202426

A total of 215 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202514
April 202515
March 202524
February 202518
January 202532
December 202414
November 202411
October 202415
September 202428
August 202413

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 202420
November 20247
October 202420
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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

High Crime Locations Park in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Robbery1
3. Crossley Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Newstead Heath (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Eton Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
6. Pavilion Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Hermon Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Mile Cross Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
9. Back Gerrard Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1

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