Crime Rate in Skircoat: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skircoat

The total recorded crimes in Skircoat, Calderdale, UK in May 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skircoat crime rate of 3.88 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 Skircoat, encompassing approximately 42,746 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-32.99% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (340.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
Skircoat Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Coleridge Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Skircoat?

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

  • Relative to Calderdale:

    • In 2024, Skircoat reported a higher crime volume than the Calderdale average, with 2,371 crimes compared to 1,659. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Skircoat witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

    • In 2023, Skircoat experienced a greater number of crimes than the Calderdale average, with 1,935 crimes compared to 1,556. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Skircoat witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Skircoat Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Skircoat has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 3.88 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Calderdale, UK

In 2024, the total Skircoat crimes were 2,371. The crime rate of Skircoat in 2024 was 55.47 (year) or 4.62 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Calderdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Skircoat were around 1,935 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.27 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Calderdale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skircoat)CrimesRank (Skircoat)CrimesRank (Skircoat)
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
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

Skircoat Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (97 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (85 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (106 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (103 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (160 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 86.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202597
March 202585
February 202557
January 202577
December 202484
November 202458
October 202476
September 2024106
August 2024103
July 202473
June 2024160
May 202480

A total of 247 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202525
March 202521
February 20259
January 202521
December 202413
November 202413
October 202413
September 202422
August 202425
July 202414
June 202442
May 202414

A total of 167 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 20255
March 20258
February 202514
January 202525
December 202413
November 20246
October 20243
September 202422
August 202415
July 20248
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 202510
December 20249
November 20244
October 20248
September 202410
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202514
February 20259
January 202510
December 202413
November 202413
October 202416
September 20247
August 202410
July 202416
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202513
February 202512
January 202511
December 202416
November 202414
October 202413
September 202410
August 202439
July 202423
June 202442
May 202422

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 20249
November 202415
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202515
February 20254
January 202513
December 20249
November 20247
October 20249
September 202414
August 202414
July 202415
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
July 20242

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Skircoat in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Coleridge Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Ivy Street (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Upper Bell Hall (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Regent Court (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
7. Savile Park Street (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Portland Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Ferguson Street (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Elm Gardens (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

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