Crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe: statistics, rates and trends
730 crimes were recorded in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe at a glance
- Crime trends in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
- Types of crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
- Hipperholme and Lightcliffe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
- Demographics of Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
- Questions about crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (268), shoplifting (85) and vehicle crime (70) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,519th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hipperholme and Lightcliffe | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 730 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.2 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,727 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe peaked in the year to August 2020 (906 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (629). 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 | 730 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 831 | 70.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 629 | 53.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 659 | 56.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 826 | 70.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 852 | 72.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 906 | 77.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 872 | 74.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 872 | 74.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded notably more other crime (41% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (67% below) and public order (49% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 23 to 35 and other theft rose from 44 to 56, while anti-social behaviour fell from 123 to 60 and burglary fell from 52 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 22.9 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 7.2 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 6.0 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -51% |
| Other theft | 56 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Other crime | 35 | 3.0 | 2.1 | +52% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hipperholme and Lightcliffe; the highest is Town, Calderdale (304.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Northowram and Shelf (58.3).
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Axminster Drive” (58).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Axminster Drive | 58 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Old Cottage Close | 22 |
| On or near Cliffe Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Beech Grove | 19 |
| On or near Poplar View | 19 |
| On or near Sycamore Drive | 19 |
| On or near Aysgarth Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Co-Operative Buildings | 13 |
| On or near Nunlea Royd | 13 |
Of the 670 crimes in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 245 | 36.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 191 | 28.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe has an estimated population of 11,727 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hipperholme and Lightcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hipperholme and Lightcliffe a safe place to live?
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,519th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 268 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (85).
Is crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe was down 12% on the year before: 730 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 831 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hipperholme and Lightcliffe?
About 11,727 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hipperholme and Lightcliffe?
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe 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.