Crime Rate in Skircoat: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skircoat

The total recorded crimes in Skircoat, Calderdale, UK in March 2025 are around 186 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skircoat crime rate of 4.35 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (49.12% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
Skircoat Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Glebe Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Heath Lane with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Skircoat has recorded 186 crimes with crime rate of 4.35 ranking 4th 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.

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
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
Rastrick88 121,108 101,142 11
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

Skircoat Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 226 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20259
January 202521
December 202413
November 202413
October 202413
September 202422
August 202425
July 202414
June 202442
May 202414
April 202419

A total of 1032 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 202510
December 20249
November 20244
October 20248
September 202410
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 202511
December 202416
November 202414
October 202413
September 202410
August 202439
July 202423
June 202442
May 202422
April 20248

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202514
January 202525
December 202413
November 20246
October 20243
September 202422
August 202415
July 20248
June 202416
May 202410
April 202417

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20254
January 202513
December 20249
November 20247
October 20249
September 202414
August 202414
July 202415
June 202432
May 202412
April 202420

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Skircoat in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order4
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
2. Glebe Gardens (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Heath Lane (Map)
Total8
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bull Green (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order1
5. Carlton Terrace (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Emscote Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Free School Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Back Commercial Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Bishopdale Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Portland Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2

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