Crime Rate in Warley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warley

The total recorded crimes in Warley, Calderdale, UK in July 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warley crime rate of 3.83 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 Warley, encompassing approximately 30,828 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (1.61% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
Warley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ling Bob with total crimes: 5
  • Spring Hall Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Albert Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Warley?

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

  • Relative to Calderdale:

    • In 2024, Warley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Calderdale average, with 1582 crimes compared to 1659.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Warley witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

    • In 2023, Warley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Calderdale average, with 1,578 crimes compared to 1,556. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Warley witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Warley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Warley has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 1.75 ranking 9th out of 16 in the Calderdale, UK

In 2024, the total Warley crimes were 1,582. The crime rate of Warley in 2024 was 51.32 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Calderdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Warley were around 1,578 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.19 (year) or 4.27 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Calderdale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warley)CrimesRank (Warley)CrimesRank (Warley)
Town375 14,818 13,464 1
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
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

Warley 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 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 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 (64 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202519
May 202523
April 202515
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 202416
September 20249
August 202418

A total of 711 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202562
May 202568
April 202563
March 202564
February 202549
January 202575
December 202446
November 202448
October 202464
September 202452
August 202457

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202511
April 202510
March 202514
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202413
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 202411
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 202412
November 20247
October 20247
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20257
March 20259
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 202511
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Warley in July 2025

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

1. Ling Bob (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
2. Spring Hall Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Albert Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Ling Bob Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Broadwood Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Ling Royd Avenue (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sandhall Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Ling Bob Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Moor End Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Langdale Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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