Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Calderdale, UK in May 2025 are around 374 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 1.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (132) incidents (-0.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (56) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (26.67% increase)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Street with total crimes: 20
  • Police Station with total crimes: 16
  • Old Cock Yard with total crimes: 14

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 May 2025 the Town has recorded 374 crimes with crime rate of 0.54 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
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
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

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1498 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 136.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025132
April 2025133
March 2025147
February 2025145
January 2025140
December 2024150
November 2024128
October 2024121
September 2024127
August 2024134
July 2024141

A total of 351 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

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

A total of 246 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202524
March 202516
February 202521
January 202522
December 202436
November 202421
October 202421
September 202417
August 202430
July 202423

A total of 141 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202516
February 20257
January 202510
December 202426
November 202418
October 20247
September 202413
August 202415
July 20245

A total of 236 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202512
March 202515
February 202516
January 202518
December 202423
November 202424
October 202423
September 202427
August 202427
July 202422

A total of 291 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202514
March 202550
February 202517
January 202516
December 202423
November 202416
October 202422
September 202457
August 202429
July 202425

A total of 485 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202546
March 202544
February 202537
January 202541
December 202431
November 202446
October 202443
September 202437
August 202456
July 202448

A total of 104 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 202414
November 202414
October 20249
September 202411
August 20247
July 20248

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202510
February 202518
January 202513
December 202413
November 202418
October 20243
September 202413
August 202413
July 202412

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 400 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202535
March 202538
February 202531
January 202531
December 202436
November 202440
October 202432
September 202434
August 202438
July 202454

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
August 202410
July 20249

High Crime Locations Town in May 2025

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

1. Russell Street (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total16
Drugs11
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Old Cock Yard (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
4. Canterbury Crescent (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Old Market (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Silver Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Hope Hall Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Robert Street North (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1

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