Crime Rate in Todmorden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Todmorden

The total recorded crimes in Todmorden, Calderdale, UK in May 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Todmorden crime rate of 13.17 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
Todmorden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Halling Place with total crimes: 6
  • Boardman Street 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 May 2025 the Todmorden has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 13.17 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Todmorden)CrimesRank (Todmorden)CrimesRank (Todmorden)
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
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

Todmorden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 755 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202555
March 202558
February 202530
January 202550
December 202454
November 202442
October 202463
September 202450
August 202457
July 202452
June 2024126
May 202463

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 202412
October 202412
September 20249
August 202414
July 202415
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 202521
February 202511
January 202518
December 20242
November 202419
October 202414
September 202417
August 20241
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202513
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20249
October 20246
September 202412
August 20247
July 202410
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 202510
February 20258
January 202514
December 20249
November 202412
October 20243
September 20247
August 202413
July 202411
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 202412
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
November 20242
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Todmorden in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
2. Halling Place (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Boardman Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Fern Valley Chase (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Durn Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Ridge Bank (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Well Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Hare Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
9. Mark Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Picker Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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