Crime in Illingworth and Mixenden: statistics, rates and trends
1,590 crimes were recorded in Illingworth and Mixenden in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Illingworth and Mixenden
- Questions about crime in Illingworth and Mixenden
- About this data
1,590 crimes were recorded in Illingworth and Mixenden in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 726 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Illingworth and Mixenden has the 610th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Illingworth and Mixenden | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,590 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.6 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,901 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Illingworth and Mixenden was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,024 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,590). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 1,590 | 133.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,668 | 140.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,804 | 151.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,024 | 170.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,946 | 163.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,775 | 149.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,693 | 142.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,678 | 141.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,627 | 136.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 153 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Illingworth and Mixenden 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+74%) and other theft (+42%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-41%) and vehicle crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 726 | 61.0 | 1.78 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 178 | 15.0 | 0.97 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 170 | 14.3 | 2.11 | +5% |
| Public order | 134 | 11.3 | 1.69 | -5% |
| Other theft | 98 | 8.2 | 1.29 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 5.8 | 1.18 | -30% |
| Other crime | 68 | 5.7 | 2.71 | -17% |
| Burglary | 60 | 5.0 | 1.43 | -22% |
| Drugs | 47 | 3.9 | 1.21 | +74% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 0.95 | +38% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 0.56 | +80% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 0.40 | +167% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.71 | +75% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.4 | 0.05 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Illingworth and Mixenden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 726 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 45.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Illingworth and Mixenden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Illingworth and Mixenden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Illingworth and Mixenden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Illingworth and Mixenden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Illingworth and Mixenden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Illingworth and Mixenden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Illingworth and Mixenden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Illingworth and Mixenden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Illingworth and Mixenden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Illingworth and Mixenden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Illingworth and Mixenden
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Illingworth and Mixenden
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Illingworth and Mixenden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Illingworth and Mixenden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Illingworth and Mixenden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Illingworth and Mixenden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovenden | 2,013 | 148.1 | +11% |
| Warley | 1,501 | 110.8 | -17% |
| Park | 2,549 | 145.0 | +9% |
| Northowram and Shelf | 682 | 58.2 | -56% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,054 | 94.3 | -29% |
| Town | 4,074 | 304.2 | +128% |
| Luddendenfoot | 666 | 66.8 | -50% |
| Skircoat | 1,724 | 123.1 | -8% |
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 Illingworth and Mixenden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hambleton Crescent | 54 |
| On or near Whitehill Drive | 47 |
| On or near Heathy Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Alder Grove | 44 |
| On or near Calder Close | 44 |
| On or near Crag Close | 40 |
| On or near Clough Bank | 37 |
| On or near Tewit Close | 37 |
| On or near Hollins Lane | 35 |
| On or near East Byland | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Illingworth and Mixenden 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 | 581 | 36.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 368 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 178 | 11.2% |
| Not recorded | 178 | 11.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 5.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 75 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Illingworth and Mixenden has an estimated population of 11,901. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Illingworth and Mixenden sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Illingworth and Mixenden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.6% |
Is Illingworth and Mixenden a safe place to live?
Illingworth and Mixenden recorded 133.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Illingworth and Mixenden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 726 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (178).
Is crime in Illingworth and Mixenden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Illingworth and Mixenden was down 5% on the year before: 1,590 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,668 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Illingworth and Mixenden?
Illingworth and Mixenden 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 Illingworth and Mixenden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.