Crime Rate in Todmorden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Todmorden

The total recorded crimes in Todmorden, Calderdale, UK in March 2025 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Todmorden crime rate of 14.95 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 Todmorden, encompassing approximately 9,565 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (93.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Todmorden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Halling Place with total crimes: 21
  • Pudsey Road with total crimes: 13
  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Todmorden?

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

  • Relative to Calderdale:

    • In 2024, Todmorden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Calderdale average, with 1455 crimes compared to 1659.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Todmorden had fewer crimes than the Calderdale average, with 1,465 crimes compared to 1,556. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Todmorden Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Todmorden has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 14.95 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Calderdale, UK

In 2024, the total Todmorden crimes were 1,455. The crime rate of Todmorden in 2024 was 152.10 (year) or 12.68 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Calderdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Todmorden were around 1,465 crimes with yearly crime rate of 153.15 (year) or 12.76 (month) ranking 9 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
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

Todmorden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Public order 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 52 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (126 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 202412
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 698 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202530
January 202550
December 202454
November 202442
October 202463
September 202450
August 202457
July 202452
June 2024126
May 202463
April 202453

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 202514
December 20249
November 202412
October 20243
September 20247
August 202413
July 202411
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202511
January 202518
December 20242
November 202419
October 202414
September 202417
August 20241
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246
April 202411

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 202412
October 202412
September 20249
August 202414
July 202415
June 202424
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20249
October 20246
September 202412
August 20247
July 202410
June 202424
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Todmorden in March 2025

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

1. Halling Place (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
2. Pudsey Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime5
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Wellington Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Durn Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ridge Bank (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Todmorden Bus Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Albert Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Lennox Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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