Crime Rate in Sowerby Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sowerby Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, UK in July 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sowerby Bridge crime rate of 4.82 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 Sowerby Bridge, encompassing approximately 24,272 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (93.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Sowerby Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Steps Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Hollins Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Wharf Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Sowerby Bridge?

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

  • Relative to Calderdale:

    • In 2024, Sowerby Bridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Calderdale average, with 1075 crimes compared to 1659.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sowerby Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

    • In 2023, Sowerby Bridge had fewer crimes than the Calderdale average, with 1,216 crimes compared to 1,556. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sowerby Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sowerby Bridge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sowerby Bridge has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 4.82 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Calderdale, UK

In 2024, the total Sowerby Bridge crimes were 1,075. The crime rate of Sowerby Bridge in 2024 was 44.29 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Calderdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sowerby Bridge were around 1,216 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.10 (year) or 4.17 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Calderdale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sowerby Bridge)CrimesRank (Sowerby Bridge)CrimesRank (Sowerby Bridge)
Town375 14,818 13,464 1
Park223 22,717 22,700 2
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
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

Sowerby Bridge 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 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202530
May 202532
April 202537
March 202544
February 202531
January 202532
December 202434
November 202438
October 202451
September 202437
August 202434

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 202512
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20256
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20249
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
February 202510
January 20254
December 20249
November 202412
October 20246
September 202410
August 202418

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20259
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sowerby Bridge in July 2025

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

1. Steps Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hollins Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Wharf Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. The Nook (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Norland View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
7. Chapel Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Upper Fountain Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bank Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hollyhock Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1

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