Crime Rate in Warley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warley

The total recorded crimes in Warley, Calderdale, UK in May 2025 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warley crime rate of 4.64 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (7.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Warley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rushton Hill Close with total crimes: 9
  • Thackray Street with total crimes: 7
  • Court Lane with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Warley has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 1.20 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warley)CrimesRank (Warley)CrimesRank (Warley)
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
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

Warley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202514
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202413
September 202412
August 20246
July 202415
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202515
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 202416
September 20249
August 202418
July 20247
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 202412
November 20247
October 20247
September 202411
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 822 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202563
March 202564
February 202549
January 202575
December 202446
November 202448
October 202464
September 202452
August 202457
July 202450
June 2024112
May 202474

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 202411
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20259
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243
July 202411
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
May 20243

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
June 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Warley in May 2025

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

1. Rushton Hill Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Thackray Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Court Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Ling Bob Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Spring Hall Court (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Byron Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Saxon Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Ling Bob Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Sandbeds Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Pellon New Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1

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