Crime in Illingworth and Mixenden: statistics, rates and trends
1,568 crimes were recorded in Illingworth and Mixenden in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Illingworth and Mixenden at a glance
- Crime trends in Illingworth and Mixenden
- Types of crime in Illingworth and Mixenden
- Illingworth and Mixenden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Illingworth and Mixenden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Illingworth and Mixenden
- Demographics of Illingworth and Mixenden
- Questions about crime in Illingworth and Mixenden
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (715), anti-social behaviour (185) and criminal damage and arson (166) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 646th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Illingworth and Mixenden | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,568 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.8 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,901 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Illingworth and Mixenden of any year here (1,568 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,568 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,707 | 143.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,760 | 147.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,007 | 168.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,940 | 163.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,823 | 153.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,658 | 139.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,716 | 144.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,653 | 138.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 131 |
| July 2026 | 152 |
| June 2026 | 135 |
| May 2026 | 143 |
| April 2026 | 128 |
| March 2026 | 134 |
| February 2026 | 130 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 102 |
| November 2025 | 139 |
| October 2025 | 137 |
| September 2025 | 150 |
Compared with England and Wales, Illingworth and Mixenden recorded notably more other crime (2.8 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.1 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (76% above the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 30 to 45 and other theft rose from 71 to 101, while anti-social behaviour fell from 307 to 185 and burglary fell from 80 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 715 | 60.1 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 15.5 | 15.4 | -40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 166 | 13.9 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 123 | 10.3 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 101 | 8.5 | 6.4 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Other crime | 71 | 6.0 | 2.1 | -13% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.7 | 3.6 | -30% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.8 | 3.3 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Illingworth and Mixenden; the highest is Town, Calderdale (304.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Northowram and Shelf (58.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Illingworth and Mixenden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovenden | 1,964 | 144.5 | +10% |
| Warley | 1,515 | 111.8 | -15% |
| Park | 2,569 | 146.1 | +11% |
| Northowram and Shelf | 683 | 58.3 | -56% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,042 | 93.2 | -29% |
| Town | 4,075 | 304.3 | +131% |
| Luddendenfoot | 663 | 66.5 | -50% |
| Skircoat | 1,698 | 121.2 | -8% |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Illingworth and Mixenden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hambleton Crescent” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hambleton Crescent | 53 |
| On or near Calder Close | 46 |
| On or near Heathy Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Alder Grove | 41 |
| On or near Tewit Close | 41 |
| On or near Whitehill Drive | 41 |
| On or near Crag Close | 40 |
| On or near Hollins Lane | 35 |
| On or near Clough Bank | 34 |
| On or near East Byland | 29 |
Of the 1,383 crimes in Illingworth and Mixenden with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 185 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 580 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 355 | 25.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 163 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 91 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 67 | 4.8% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Illingworth and Mixenden has an estimated population of 11,901 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%), more social housing (22%, against 17%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Illingworth and Mixenden average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Illingworth and Mixenden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Illingworth and Mixenden a safe place to live?
Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 131.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 646th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Illingworth and Mixenden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 715 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (185).
Is crime in Illingworth and Mixenden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Illingworth and Mixenden was down 8% on the year before: 1,568 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,707 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Illingworth and Mixenden?
About 11,901 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Illingworth and Mixenden?
Illingworth and Mixenden 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.