Crime in Luddendenfoot: statistics, rates and trends
666 crimes were recorded in Luddendenfoot in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Luddendenfoot at a glance
- Crime trends in Luddendenfoot
- Types of crime in Luddendenfoot
- Luddendenfoot compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Luddendenfoot
- What happened after crimes were reported in Luddendenfoot
- Population and deprivation in Luddendenfoot
- Questions about crime in Luddendenfoot
- About this data
666 crimes were recorded in Luddendenfoot in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 277 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Luddendenfoot has the 2,364th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Luddendenfoot | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 666 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.8 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,976 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Luddendenfoot was highest in the year to July 2024 (964 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (666). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 666 | 66.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 744 | 74.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 964 | 96.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 870 | 87.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 889 | 89.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 846 | 84.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 905 | 90.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 903 | 90.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 760 | 76.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Luddendenfoot 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 vehicle crime (+38%) and criminal damage and arson (+24%). The largest falls were in public order (-36%) and violence and sexual offences (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 277 | 27.8 | 0.81 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 5.8 | 1.18 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 5.7 | 0.84 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 5.6 | 0.37 | -2% |
| Other theft | 47 | 4.7 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Public order | 43 | 4.3 | 0.65 | -36% |
| Burglary | 40 | 4.0 | 1.13 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.9 | 0.35 | -19% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.8 | 1.33 | +8% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.1 | 0.64 | +110% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.30 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -70% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Luddendenfoot
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Luddendenfoot recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Luddendenfoot
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Luddendenfoot recorded 58 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 up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Luddendenfoot
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Luddendenfoot recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Luddendenfoot
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Luddendenfoot recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Luddendenfoot
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Luddendenfoot recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Luddendenfoot
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Luddendenfoot recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Luddendenfoot
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Luddendenfoot recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Luddendenfoot
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Luddendenfoot recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Luddendenfoot
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Luddendenfoot recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Luddendenfoot
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Luddendenfoot recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Luddendenfoot
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Luddendenfoot recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Luddendenfoot
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Luddendenfoot 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 down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Luddendenfoot
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Luddendenfoot recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Luddendenfoot
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Luddendenfoot recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Luddendenfoot, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Luddendenfoot.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Luddendenfoot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warley | 1,501 | 110.8 | +66% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,054 | 94.3 | +41% |
| Calder | 851 | 71.8 | +8% |
| Ryburn | 924 | 78.8 | +18% |
| Ovenden | 2,013 | 148.1 | +122% |
| Illingworth and Mixenden | 1,590 | 133.6 | +100% |
| Park | 2,549 | 145.0 | +117% |
| Skircoat | 1,724 | 123.1 | +84% |
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 Luddendenfoot over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cragg Road | 38 |
| On or near West End Terrace | 34 |
| On or near Hoo Hole Lane | 21 |
| On or near Stoney Springs Mill | 21 |
| On or near Brier Hey Lane | 20 |
| On or near Warley Wood Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Daisy Hill Close | 15 |
| On or near Clarendon Street | 13 |
| On or near Kershaw Court | 13 |
| On or near Luddenden Lane | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Luddendenfoot 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 | 235 | 35.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 193 | 29.0% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 10.5% |
| Not recorded | 56 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 22 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Luddendenfoot has an estimated population of 9,976. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Luddendenfoot sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Luddendenfoot |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Luddendenfoot a safe place to live?
Luddendenfoot recorded 66.8 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 Luddendenfoot?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (58).
Is crime in Luddendenfoot going up or down?
Recorded crime in Luddendenfoot was down 10% on the year before: 666 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 744 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Luddendenfoot?
Luddendenfoot 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 Luddendenfoot. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.