Crime in Elland, Calderdale: statistics, rates and trends
1,695 crimes were recorded in Elland, Calderdale in the 12 months to August 2026, 138.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Elland, Calderdale
- Questions about crime in Elland, Calderdale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (632), anti-social behaviour (332) and criminal damage and arson (142) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 555th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Elland, Calderdale | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,695 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.0 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,280 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Elland, Calderdale peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,761 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,456). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,695 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,761 | 143.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,456 | 118.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,668 | 135.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,653 | 134.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,504 | 122.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,656 | 134.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,706 | 138.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,614 | 131.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 123 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Elland, Calderdale recorded notably more other crime (2.0 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (76% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (71% above the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 58 to 76 and criminal damage and arson rose from 121 to 142, while burglary fell from 69 to 50 and other theft fell from 121 to 98.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 632 | 51.5 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 332 | 27.0 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 142 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Public order | 135 | 11.0 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 8.4 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Other theft | 98 | 8.0 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 6.2 | 5.0 | +31% |
| Other crime | 51 | 4.2 | 2.1 | -7% |
| Burglary | 50 | 4.1 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Drugs | 47 | 3.8 | 3.3 | +15% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Elland, Calderdale; the highest is Town, Calderdale (304.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Greetland and Stainland (50.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elland, Calderdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greetland and Stainland | 561 | 50.9 | -63% |
| Rastrick | 1,056 | 87.0 | -37% |
| Skircoat | 1,698 | 121.2 | -12% |
| Town | 4,075 | 304.3 | +120% |
| Brighouse | 1,656 | 147.5 | +7% |
| Park | 2,569 | 146.1 | +6% |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe | 730 | 62.2 | -55% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,042 | 93.2 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Elland, Calderdale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Marys Gate” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Marys Gate | 80 |
| On or near Church Street | 67 |
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near Oak Street | 65 |
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Boxhall Road | 42 |
| On or near King Street | 38 |
| On or near Elizabeth Street | 34 |
| On or near Jepson Lane | 30 |
| On or near Linden Road | 30 |
Of the 1,363 crimes in Elland, Calderdale with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 332 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 491 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 373 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 162 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 99 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 54 | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 26 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Elland, Calderdale has an estimated population of 12,280 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (27%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Elland, Calderdale average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Elland, Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Elland, Calderdale a safe place to live?
Elland, Calderdale recorded 138.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 555th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Elland, Calderdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 632 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (332).
Is crime in Elland, Calderdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elland, Calderdale was down 4% on the year before: 1,695 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,761 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Elland, Calderdale?
About 12,280 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Elland, Calderdale?
Elland, 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.