Crime in Calder, Calderdale: statistics, rates and trends
851 crimes were recorded in Calder, Calderdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Calder, Calderdale at a glance
- Crime trends in Calder, Calderdale
- Types of crime in Calder, Calderdale
- Calder, Calderdale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Calder, Calderdale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Calder, Calderdale
- Population and deprivation in Calder, Calderdale
- Questions about crime in Calder, Calderdale
- About this data
851 crimes were recorded in Calder, Calderdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 311 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Calder, Calderdale has the 2,152nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Calder, Calderdale | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 851 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.8 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,846 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Calder, Calderdale was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,036 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (851). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 851 | 71.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 950 | 80.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 863 | 72.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 923 | 77.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 892 | 75.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,036 | 87.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,000 | 84.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,005 | 84.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 958 | 80.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Calder, Calderdale over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+54%) and burglary (+27%). The largest falls were in drugs (-38%) and violence and sexual offences (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 311 | 26.3 | 0.77 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 8.3 | 0.54 | +3% |
| Public order | 91 | 7.7 | 1.16 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 7.3 | 1.07 | +54% |
| Other theft | 69 | 5.8 | 0.91 | -5% |
| Burglary | 65 | 5.5 | 1.55 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 4.1 | 0.82 | -8% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.8 | 1.32 | -18% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.7 | 0.52 | -38% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.7 | 0.20 | +54% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -80% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Calder, Calderdale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Calder, Calderdale recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 36.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Calder, Calderdale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Calder, Calderdale recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Calder, Calderdale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Calder, Calderdale recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Calder, Calderdale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Calder, Calderdale recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Calder, Calderdale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Calder, Calderdale recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Calder, Calderdale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Calder, Calderdale recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Calder, Calderdale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Calder, Calderdale recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Calder, Calderdale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Calder, Calderdale recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Calder, Calderdale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Calder, Calderdale recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Calder, Calderdale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Calder, Calderdale recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Calder, Calderdale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Calder, Calderdale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Calder, Calderdale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Calder, Calderdale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Calder, Calderdale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Calder, Calderdale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Calder, Calderdale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Calder, Calderdale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Calder, Calderdale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Calder, Calderdale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calder, Calderdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luddendenfoot | 666 | 66.8 | -7% |
| Todmorden | 1,230 | 101.8 | +42% |
| Ryburn | 924 | 78.8 | +10% |
| Warley | 1,501 | 110.8 | +54% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,054 | 94.3 | +31% |
| Illingworth and Mixenden | 1,590 | 133.6 | +86% |
| Ovenden | 2,013 | 148.1 | +106% |
| Park | 2,549 | 145.0 | +102% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Calder, Calderdale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Gate | 34 |
| On or near A6033 | 33 |
| On or near Gordon Street | 27 |
| On or near Draper Lane | 26 |
| On or near Carlton Street | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Westfield | 17 |
| On or near Keats Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Station Road | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Calder, Calderdale over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 310 | 36.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 252 | 29.6% |
| Not recorded | 98 | 11.5% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 7.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 3.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Calder, Calderdale has an estimated population of 11,846. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Calder, Calderdale sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Calder, Calderdale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Calder, Calderdale a safe place to live?
Calder, Calderdale recorded 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Calder, Calderdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Calder, Calderdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calder, Calderdale was down 10% on the year before: 851 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 950 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Calder, Calderdale?
Calder, Calderdale is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Calder, Calderdale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.