Crime Rate in Rastrick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rastrick

The total recorded crimes in Rastrick, Calderdale, UK in March 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rastrick crime rate of 4.49 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Rastrick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Close Lea Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Oaklands with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Rastrick has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 4.49 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Calderdale)CrimesRank (Calderdale)CrimesRank (Calderdale)
Town397 14,818 13,464 1
Park210 22,717 22,700 2
Ovenden189 32,625 32,673 3
Illingworth and Mixenden142 71,779 62,025 4
Skircoat186 42,371 41,935 5
Brighouse127 91,785 51,542 8
Elland184 51,724 71,550 7
Warley130 81,582 81,578 6
Todmorden143 61,455 91,465 9
Sowerby Bridge94 101,075 111,216 10
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe91 11720 16692 17
Luddendenfoot65 16937 13994 12
Calder79 141,004 12882 15
Ryburn70 15909 14944 13
Northowram and Shelf82 13873 15888 14
Greetland and Stainland52 17714 17759 16

Rastrick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 202414
July 202413
June 202424
May 20241
April 20249

A total of 485 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202530
January 202543
December 202419
November 202438
October 202441
September 202447
August 202447
July 202442
June 202478
May 202432
April 202434

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Rastrick in March 2025

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

1. Close Lea Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Oaklands (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Thornes Park (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Linton Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mayster Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Quarry Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brooke Street (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Bicycle theft1
10. Lillands Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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