598 crimes were recorded in Greetland and Stainland in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 252 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Greetland and Stainland has the 2,847th highest crime rate.

MeasureGreetland and StainlandCalderdaleEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202659824,6365,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents54.3116.896.4
Change on previous 12 months-11%-5%-1%
Population11,013210,92958,797,018

Recorded crime in Greetland and Stainland was highest in the year to July 2019 (984 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (598). Over the whole period it fell 32%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202659854.396.4
Year to July 202567561.397.1
Year to July 202463958.097.7
Year to July 202382074.55.2
Year to July 202272065.4101.3
Year to July 202180773.3102.1
Year to July 202086478.5101.9
Year to July 201998489.3101.5
Year to July 201887379.3100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202641
June 202652
May 202661
April 202653
March 202644
February 202641
January 202633
December 202531
November 202556
October 202553
September 202559
August 202574

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Greetland and Stainland 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+37%). The largest falls were in burglary (-60%) and other crime (-42%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences25222.90.67-8%
Anti-social behaviour1009.10.59+37%
Other theft504.50.71-7%
Criminal damage and arson433.90.58-25%
Public order343.10.46-32%
Vehicle crime333.00.61-33%
Shoplifting242.20.26-4%
Burglary191.70.49-60%
Drugs171.50.47+55%
Other crime141.30.60-42%
Robbery60.50.40+50%
Possession of weapons40.40.37-20%
Bicycle theft20.20.22+100%

Violence and sexual offences in Greetland and Stainland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Greetland and Stainland recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 42.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Greetland and Stainland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Greetland and Stainland recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Greetland and Stainland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Greetland and Stainland recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Greetland and Stainland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Greetland and Stainland recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Greetland and Stainland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Greetland and Stainland recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Greetland and Stainland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Greetland and Stainland recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Greetland and Stainland

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Greetland and Stainland recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Greetland and Stainland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Greetland and Stainland recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Greetland and Stainland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Greetland and Stainland recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Greetland and Stainland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Greetland and Stainland recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Greetland and Stainland

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Greetland and Stainland recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Greetland and Stainland

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Greetland and Stainland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Greetland and Stainland

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Greetland and Stainland 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Greetland and Stainland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Greetland and Stainland.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Greetland and Stainland
Elland1,711139.3+157%
Skircoat1,724123.1+127%
Sowerby Bridge1,05494.3+74%
Ryburn92478.8+45%
Park2,549145.0+167%
Town4,074304.2+460%
Warley1,501110.8+104%
Rastrick1,06888.0+62%

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 Greetland and Stainland over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Petrol Station21
On or near B611220
On or near Supermarket20
On or near Elizabeth Street19
On or near Bradley View18
On or near Church Lane17
On or near Alfred Street14
On or near Maude Street14
On or near Park/Open Space13
On or near Union Street13

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Greetland and Stainland 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Unable to prosecute suspect18130.3%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified16828.1%
Not recorded10016.7%
Under investigation549.0%
Status update unavailable366.0%
Awaiting court outcome274.5%
Offender given a caution91.5%
Further action is not in the public interest91.5%
Local resolution81.3%
Court result unavailable40.7%
Action to be taken by another organisation10.2%
Formal action is not in the public interest10.2%

Greetland and Stainland has an estimated population of 11,013. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Greetland and Stainland sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureGreetland and Stainland
Aged 0 to 1517.5%
Aged 16 to 6461.1%
Aged 65 and over21.3%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage74.7%
Social rented homes8.3%
Private rented homes17.1%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)6.4

Is Greetland and Stainland a safe place to live?

Greetland and Stainland recorded 54.3 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 Greetland and Stainland?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (100).

Is crime in Greetland and Stainland going up or down?

Recorded crime in Greetland and Stainland was down 11% on the year before: 598 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 675 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Greetland and Stainland?

Greetland and Stainland 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 Greetland and Stainland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.

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