Crime in Colne Valley: statistics, rates and trends
1,139 crimes were recorded in Colne Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Colne Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Colne Valley
- Types of crime in Colne Valley
- Colne Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Colne Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Colne Valley
- Population and deprivation in Colne Valley
- Questions about crime in Colne Valley
- About this data
1,139 crimes were recorded in Colne Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 468 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Colne Valley has the 2,287th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Colne Valley | Kirklees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,139 | 44,097 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.4 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,643 | 447,847 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Colne Valley was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,432 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,035). 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 | 1,139 | 68.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,035 | 62.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,190 | 71.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,252 | 75.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,199 | 72.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,268 | 76.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,432 | 86.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,281 | 77.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,276 | 76.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 102 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
| August 2025 | 119 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Colne Valley 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+66%) and anti-social behaviour (+44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 468 | 28.1 | 0.82 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 7.3 | 0.48 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 5.7 | 1.16 | +12% |
| Public order | 93 | 5.6 | 0.84 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 4.1 | 0.49 | +66% |
| Other theft | 61 | 3.7 | 0.57 | -5% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.4 | 0.97 | -7% |
| Other crime | 45 | 2.7 | 1.28 | +18% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.6 | 0.50 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +83% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.6 | 0.73 | +150% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Colne Valley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Colne Valley recorded 468 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 41.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Colne Valley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Colne Valley recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Colne Valley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Colne Valley recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Colne Valley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Colne Valley recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Colne Valley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Colne Valley recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Colne Valley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Colne Valley recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Colne Valley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Colne Valley recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Colne Valley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Colne Valley recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Colne Valley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Colne Valley recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Colne Valley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Colne Valley recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Colne Valley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Colne Valley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Colne Valley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Colne Valley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Colne Valley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Colne Valley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Colne Valley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Colne Valley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Colne Valley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Colne Valley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Colne Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golcar | 1,554 | 82.4 | +20% |
| Holme Valley North | 1,091 | 60.6 | -12% |
| Crosland Moor and Netherton | 1,767 | 83.3 | +22% |
| Lindley | 1,530 | 73.2 | +7% |
| Greenhead | 2,174 | 93.1 | +36% |
| Newsome | 3,614 | 174.8 | +155% |
| Holme Valley South | 989 | 50.9 | -26% |
| Dalton | 3,667 | 194.5 | +184% |
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 Colne Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Supermarket | 63 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Bargate | 29 |
| On or near Market Place | 25 |
| On or near The Lodge | 22 |
| On or near West Slaithwaite Road | 19 |
| On or near Nields Road | 17 |
| On or near Packhorse Court | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Colne Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 350 | 30.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 327 | 28.7% |
| Under investigation | 147 | 12.9% |
| Not recorded | 122 | 10.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 23 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
Colne Valley has an estimated population of 16,643. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Colne Valley sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Colne Valley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Colne Valley a safe place to live?
Colne Valley recorded 68.4 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 Colne Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 468 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (122).
Is crime in Colne Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Colne Valley was up 10% on the year before: 1,139 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,035 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Colne Valley?
Colne Valley 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 Colne Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.