Crime Rate in Sowerby Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sowerby Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sowerby Bridge crime rate of 3.30 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-13.51% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Sowerby Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Nook with total crimes: 6
  • Timmey Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Ryburn Street with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Sowerby Bridge has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 3.30 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sowerby Bridge)CrimesRank (Sowerby Bridge)CrimesRank (Sowerby Bridge)
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
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

Sowerby Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 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 10 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 519 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202537
March 202544
February 202531
January 202532
December 202434
November 202438
October 202451
September 202437
August 202434
July 202434
June 202478
May 202437

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
February 202510
January 20254
December 20249
November 202412
October 20246
September 202410
August 202418
July 202410
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20249
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. The Nook (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Timmey Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Ryburn Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Willowfield Terrace (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Milton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Steps Lane (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Burnley Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Greenside Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hollins Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Wallis Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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