Crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe: statistics, rates and trends
747 crimes were recorded in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
- Questions about crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
- About this data
747 crimes were recorded in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 260 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hipperholme and Lightcliffe has the 2,471st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hipperholme and Lightcliffe | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 747 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.7 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,727 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe was highest in the year to July 2020 (889 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (621). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 747 | 63.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 806 | 68.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 621 | 53.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 687 | 58.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 817 | 69.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 877 | 74.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 889 | 75.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 886 | 75.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 858 | 73.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe 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 other crime (+48%) and shoplifting (+38%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-48%) and burglary (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 260 | 22.2 | 0.65 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 8.0 | 0.97 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 6.1 | 1.23 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 5.3 | 0.34 | -48% |
| Other theft | 57 | 4.9 | 0.76 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 4.7 | 0.69 | +17% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.2 | 0.63 | +11% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.1 | 0.87 | -28% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.9 | 1.37 | +48% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +50% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.26 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 3 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hipperholme and Lightcliffe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.
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 Hipperholme and Lightcliffe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Axminster Drive | 66 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Old Cottage Close | 24 |
| On or near Poplar View | 22 |
| On or near Cliffe Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Sycamore Drive | 20 |
| On or near Aysgarth Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Beech Grove | 17 |
| On or near Nunlea Royd | 13 |
| On or near Sowden Lane | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe 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 | 240 | 32.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 26.2% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 11.8% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe has an estimated population of 11,727. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hipperholme and Lightcliffe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Hipperholme and Lightcliffe a safe place to live?
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe recorded 63.7 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 Hipperholme and Lightcliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (94).
Is crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe was down 7% on the year before: 747 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 806 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hipperholme and Lightcliffe?
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe 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 Hipperholme and Lightcliffe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.