Crime in Holme Valley South: statistics, rates and trends

989 crimes were recorded in Holme Valley South in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.9 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 457 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Holme Valley South has the 2,992nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Holme Valley South was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,321 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (989). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Holme Valley South 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 shoplifting (+78%) and drugs (+16%).

The largest falls were in other crime (-27%) and violence and sexual offences (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Holme Valley South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Holme Valley South recorded 457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 46.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Holme Valley South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Holme Valley South recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Holme Valley South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Holme Valley South recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Holme Valley South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Holme Valley South recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Holme Valley South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Holme Valley South recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Holme Valley South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Holme Valley South recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Holme Valley South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Holme Valley South recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Holme Valley South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Holme Valley South recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Holme Valley South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Holme Valley South recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Holme Valley South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Holme Valley South recorded 29 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 16% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Holme Valley South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Holme Valley South recorded 8 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Holme Valley South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Holme Valley South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Holme Valley South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Holme Valley South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Holme Valley South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Holme Valley South 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.

Holme Valley South has an estimated population of 19,432. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Holme Valley South sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Holme Valley South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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