Crime in Calder, Calderdale: statistics, rates and trends
838 crimes were recorded in Calder, Calderdale in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Calder, Calderdale
- Questions about crime in Calder, Calderdale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (294), anti-social behaviour (103) and public order (87) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,197th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Calder, Calderdale | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 838 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.7 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,846 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Calder, Calderdale of any year here (838 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 838 | 70.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 937 | 79.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 862 | 72.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 942 | 79.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 883 | 74.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 996 | 84.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,022 | 86.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,010 | 85.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 995 | 84.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Calder, Calderdale recorded notably more burglary (52% above the national rate) and other crime (28% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (79% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 60 to 81 and burglary rose from 54 to 64, while drugs fell from 36 to 23 and violence and sexual offences fell from 408 to 294.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 294 | 24.8 | 34.2 | -28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 8.7 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Public order | 87 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Other theft | 75 | 6.3 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Burglary | 64 | 5.4 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 4.0 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.7 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Calder, Calderdale; the highest is Park, Calderdale (146.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Luddendenfoot (66.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calder, Calderdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luddendenfoot | 663 | 66.5 | -6% |
| Todmorden | 1,219 | 100.9 | +43% |
| Ryburn | 881 | 75.1 | +6% |
| Warley | 1,515 | 111.8 | +58% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,042 | 93.2 | +32% |
| Illingworth and Mixenden | 1,568 | 131.8 | +86% |
| Ovenden | 1,964 | 144.5 | +104% |
| Park | 2,569 | 146.1 | +107% |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Calder, Calderdale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A6033” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A6033 | 38 |
| On or near Bridge Gate | 31 |
| On or near Gordon Street | 26 |
| On or near Draper Lane | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near West End | 17 |
| On or near Westfield | 17 |
| On or near Carlton Street | 16 |
| On or near River Street | 16 |
Of the 735 crimes in Calder, Calderdale with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 103 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 298 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 246 | 33.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Calder, Calderdale has an estimated population of 11,846 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (50%, against 34%), less social housing (10.0%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Calder, Calderdale average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Calder, Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Calder, Calderdale a safe place to live?
Calder, Calderdale recorded 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,197th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Calder, Calderdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 294 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Calder, Calderdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calder, Calderdale was down 11% on the year before: 838 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 937 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Calder, Calderdale?
About 11,846 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Calder, Calderdale?
Calder, Calderdale is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.