Crime Rate in Warley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warley

The total recorded crimes in Warley, Calderdale, UK in March 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warley crime rate of 4.22 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (30.61% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Warley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ling Bob with total crimes: 5
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ling Royd Avenue 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Warley has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 4.22 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Calderdale)CrimesRank (Calderdale)CrimesRank (Calderdale)
Town397 14,818 13,464 1
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
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

Warley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 773 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202564
February 202549
January 202575
December 202446
November 202448
October 202464
September 202452
August 202457
July 202450
June 2024112
May 202474
April 202482

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 202411
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 202432
May 202413
April 202414

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 202412
November 20247
October 20247
September 202411
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242
April 202410

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
May 20243

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243
July 202411
June 202414
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
April 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Warley in March 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 offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Albert Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Ling Royd Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
4. Sandhall Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Rye Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Charlesworth Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Balkram Edge (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Silverwood Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Spinners Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Byron Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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