Crime Rate in Rastrick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rastrick

The total recorded crimes in Rastrick, Calderdale, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rastrick crime rate of 3.93 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 Rastrick, encompassing approximately 19,590 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (2.50% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Rastrick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Sherburn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ivy Terrace with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rastrick?

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

  • Relative to Calderdale:

    • In 2024, Rastrick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Calderdale average, with 1108 crimes compared to 1659.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rastrick recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

    • In 2023, Rastrick had fewer crimes than the Calderdale average, with 1,142 crimes compared to 1,556. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rastrick recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Calderdale, Rastrick has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Rastrick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rastrick has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 3.93 ranking 14th out of 16 in the Calderdale, UK

In 2024, the total Rastrick crimes were 1,108. The crime rate of Rastrick in 2024 was 56.56 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Calderdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rastrick were around 1,142 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.29 (year) or 4.86 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Calderdale.

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

Rastrick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202540
March 202534
February 202530
January 202543
December 202419
November 202438
October 202441
September 202447
August 202447
July 202442
June 202478
May 202432

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 202514
February 202513
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 202414
July 202413
June 202424
May 20241

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20256
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 202413
September 20249
August 202410
July 20246
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20259
February 20252
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
January 20253
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 202412
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Rastrick in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Sherburn Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Ivy Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Carr Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Rosemary Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Close Lea Avenue (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Public order1
7. Highfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wentworth Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Sunnydale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. George Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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