Crime in Elland, Calderdale: statistics, rates and trends
1,711 crimes were recorded in Elland, Calderdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Elland, Calderdale at a glance
- Crime trends in Elland, Calderdale
- Types of crime in Elland, Calderdale
- Elland, Calderdale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Elland, Calderdale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Elland, Calderdale
- Population and deprivation in Elland, Calderdale
- Questions about crime in Elland, Calderdale
- About this data
1,711 crimes were recorded in Elland, Calderdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 629 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Elland, Calderdale has the 541st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Elland, Calderdale | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,711 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.3 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,280 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Elland, Calderdale was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,767 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,456). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 1,711 | 139.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,767 | 143.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,456 | 118.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,708 | 139.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,615 | 131.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,517 | 123.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,663 | 135.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,703 | 138.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,597 | 130.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 156 |
| June 2026 | 145 |
| May 2026 | 152 |
| April 2026 | 150 |
| March 2026 | 129 |
| February 2026 | 127 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 122 |
| November 2025 | 135 |
| October 2025 | 150 |
| September 2025 | 156 |
| August 2025 | 139 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Elland, 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+34%) and criminal damage and arson (+20%). The largest falls were in burglary (-32%) and other crime (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 629 | 51.2 | 1.50 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 340 | 27.7 | 1.80 | +9% |
| Public order | 146 | 11.9 | 1.79 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 144 | 11.7 | 1.73 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 8.6 | 1.03 | -1% |
| Other theft | 97 | 7.9 | 1.24 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 6.4 | 1.29 | +34% |
| Burglary | 50 | 4.1 | 1.15 | -32% |
| Other crime | 46 | 3.7 | 1.77 | -21% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.7 | 1.12 | +2% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.1 | 0.78 | +117% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 0.75 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.24 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.40 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Elland, Calderdale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Elland, Calderdale recorded 629 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 36.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Elland, Calderdale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Elland, Calderdale recorded 340 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Elland, Calderdale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Elland, Calderdale recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Elland, Calderdale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Elland, Calderdale recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Elland, Calderdale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Elland, Calderdale recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Elland, Calderdale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Elland, Calderdale recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Elland, Calderdale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Elland, Calderdale recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Elland, Calderdale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Elland, Calderdale recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Elland, Calderdale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Elland, Calderdale recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Elland, Calderdale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Elland, Calderdale recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Elland, Calderdale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Elland, Calderdale recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Elland, Calderdale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Elland, Calderdale recorded 9 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 down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Elland, Calderdale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Elland, Calderdale recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Elland, Calderdale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Elland, 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 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Elland, Calderdale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Elland, Calderdale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elland, Calderdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greetland and Stainland | 598 | 54.3 | -61% |
| Rastrick | 1,068 | 88.0 | -37% |
| Skircoat | 1,724 | 123.1 | -12% |
| Town | 4,074 | 304.2 | +118% |
| Brighouse | 1,654 | 147.3 | +6% |
| Park | 2,549 | 145.0 | +4% |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe | 747 | 63.7 | -54% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,054 | 94.3 | -32% |
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 Elland, Calderdale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Marys Gate | 77 |
| On or near Church Street | 75 |
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near Oak Street | 69 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Boxhall Road | 42 |
| On or near King Street | 38 |
| On or near Elizabeth Street | 35 |
| On or near Heathbury Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Southgate | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Elland, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 476 | 27.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 393 | 23.0% |
| Not recorded | 340 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 170 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 109 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 53 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Elland, Calderdale has an estimated population of 12,280. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Elland, Calderdale sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Elland, Calderdale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% |
| Private rented homes | 21.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.1% |
Is Elland, Calderdale a safe place to live?
Elland, Calderdale recorded 139.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Elland, Calderdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 629 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (340).
Is crime in Elland, Calderdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elland, Calderdale was down 3% on the year before: 1,711 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,767 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Elland, Calderdale?
Elland, 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 Elland, Calderdale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.