Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Calderdale, UK in March 2025 are around 397 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 1.37 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (147) incidents (1.38% increase)
  • Drugs: (50) incidents (194.12% increase)
  • Public order: (44) incidents (18.92% increase)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 27
  • Russell Street with total crimes: 24
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 23

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Town has recorded 397 crimes with crime rate of 0.15 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Calderdale)CrimesRank (Calderdale)CrimesRank (Calderdale)
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
Todmorden143 61,455 91,465 9
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

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 141 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (260 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (106 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (123 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (131 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (54 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1747 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 145.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025147
February 2025145
January 2025140
December 2024150
November 2024128
October 2024121
September 2024127
August 2024134
July 2024141
June 2024260
May 2024123
April 2024131

A total of 565 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202537
January 202541
December 202431
November 202446
October 202443
September 202437
August 202456
July 202448
June 202482
May 202452
April 202448

A total of 308 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202521
January 202522
December 202436
November 202421
October 202421
September 202417
August 202430
July 202423
June 202454
May 202429
April 202418

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

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202518
January 202513
December 202413
November 202418
October 20243
September 202413
August 202413
July 202412
June 202426
May 20248
April 202417

A total of 347 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202517
January 202516
December 202423
November 202416
October 202422
September 202457
August 202429
July 202425
June 202448
May 202422
April 202422

A total of 276 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202516
January 202518
December 202423
November 202424
October 202423
September 202427
August 202427
July 202422
June 202434
May 202424
April 202423

A total of 386 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202524
January 202525
December 202432
November 202433
October 202435
September 202425
August 202443
July 202432
June 202452
May 202431
April 202420

A total of 117 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 202414
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 202413

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20257
January 202510
December 202426
November 202418
October 20247
September 202413
August 202415
July 20245
June 202430
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 538 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202531
January 202531
December 202436
November 202440
October 202432
September 202434
August 202438
July 202454
June 2024106
May 202444
April 202454

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411
April 20241

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Town in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total27
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Possession of weapons1
2. Russell Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting15
Public order3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total23
Drugs21
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Town Hall Street East (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons2
Burglary1
5. Smithy Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
6. Old Cock Yard (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Hope Hall Street (Map)
Total11
Drugs8
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Corn Market (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Public order1

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