Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Calderdale, UK in July 2025 are around 375 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 1.30 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 Town, encompassing approximately 289,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (153) incidents (8.51% increase)
  • Public order: (51) incidents (18.60% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-37.78% decrease)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 25
  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Russell Street with total crimes: 18

How safe is Town?

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

  • Relative to Calderdale:

    • In 2024, Town reported a higher crime volume than the Calderdale average, with 4,818 crimes compared to 1,659. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

    • In 2023, Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Calderdale average, with 3,464 crimes compared to 1,556. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Calderdale, Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Town has recorded 375 crimes with crime rate of 0.12 ranking 1th out of 16 in the Calderdale, UK

In 2024, the total Town crimes were 4,818. The crime rate of Town in 2024 was 31.92 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Calderdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town were around 3,464 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.22 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Calderdale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
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
Sowerby Bridge117 101,075 111,216 10
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

Town 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 153 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (141 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (132 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (133 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (46 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (147 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 145 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (140 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 150 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (121 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (127 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (57 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (134 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 392 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202545
May 202538
April 202530
March 202534
February 202524
January 202525
December 202432
November 202433
October 202435
September 202425
August 202443

A total of 1651 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025153
June 2025141
May 2025132
April 2025133
March 2025147
February 2025145
January 2025140
December 2024150
November 2024128
October 2024121
September 2024127
August 2024134

A total of 263 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202521
May 202515
April 202524
March 202516
February 202521
January 202522
December 202436
November 202421
October 202421
September 202417
August 202430

A total of 315 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202523
May 202522
April 202514
March 202550
February 202517
January 202516
December 202423
November 202416
October 202422
September 202457
August 202429

A total of 110 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 202512
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 202414
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 253 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202519
May 202529
April 202512
March 202515
February 202516
January 202518
December 202423
November 202424
October 202423
September 202427
August 202427

A total of 164 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202514
April 202510
March 202516
February 20257
January 202510
December 202426
November 202418
October 20247
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 531 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202543
May 202556
April 202546
March 202544
February 202537
January 202541
December 202431
November 202446
October 202443
September 202437
August 202456

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20257
April 20254
March 202510
February 202518
January 202513
December 202413
November 202418
October 20243
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 389 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202524
May 202531
April 202535
March 202538
February 202531
January 202531
December 202436
November 202440
October 202432
September 202434
August 202438

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
August 202410

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Town in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total25
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total20
Drugs10
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
3. Russell Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Town Hall Street East (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Public order2
5. Central Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs2
Public order2
6. Silver Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order2
Shoplifting1
8. Old Market (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wellington Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Public order1
10. George Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Theft from the person1

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