Crime in Ovenden: statistics, rates and trends
2,013 crimes were recorded in Ovenden in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
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2,013 crimes were recorded in Ovenden in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 891 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ovenden has the 445th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ovenden | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,013 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 148.1 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,591 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ovenden was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,785 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,013). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 2,013 | 148.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,349 | 172.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,465 | 181.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,785 | 204.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,771 | 203.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,785 | 204.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,420 | 178.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,603 | 191.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,636 | 194.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 188 |
| June 2026 | 186 |
| May 2026 | 183 |
| April 2026 | 150 |
| March 2026 | 162 |
| February 2026 | 128 |
| January 2026 | 135 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 146 |
| October 2025 | 185 |
| September 2025 | 202 |
| August 2025 | 203 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ovenden 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, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson. The largest falls were in other crime (-24%) and burglary (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 891 | 65.6 | 1.91 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 185 | 13.6 | 1.64 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 184 | 13.5 | 0.88 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 162 | 11.9 | 1.76 | -12% |
| Other theft | 142 | 10.4 | 1.63 | -19% |
| Public order | 138 | 10.2 | 1.53 | -22% |
| Other crime | 74 | 5.4 | 2.58 | -24% |
| Drugs | 69 | 5.1 | 1.55 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 4.9 | 0.99 | -23% |
| Burglary | 58 | 4.3 | 1.21 | -24% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.4 | 1.03 | +111% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.0 | 1.06 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.63 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ovenden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ovenden recorded 891 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (65.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 44.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ovenden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ovenden recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ovenden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ovenden recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ovenden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ovenden recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ovenden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ovenden recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ovenden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ovenden recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ovenden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ovenden recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ovenden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ovenden recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ovenden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ovenden recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ovenden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ovenden recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ovenden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ovenden recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ovenden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ovenden recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ovenden
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ovenden recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ovenden
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ovenden recorded 4 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ovenden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ovenden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ovenden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warley | 1,501 | 110.8 | -25% |
| Illingworth and Mixenden | 1,590 | 133.6 | -10% |
| Park | 2,549 | 145.0 | -2% |
| Town | 4,074 | 304.2 | +105% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,054 | 94.3 | -36% |
| Skircoat | 1,724 | 123.1 | -17% |
| Northowram and Shelf | 682 | 58.2 | -61% |
| Luddendenfoot | 666 | 66.8 | -55% |
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 Ovenden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 284 |
| On or near Denfield Edge | 50 |
| On or near Furness Place | 43 |
| On or near Denfield Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Ovenden Way | 37 |
| On or near Forest Green | 34 |
| On or near High Croft | 30 |
| On or near Furness Drive | 28 |
| On or near Sod House Green | 27 |
| On or near Solstice Way | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ovenden 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 | 722 | 35.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 455 | 22.6% |
| Under investigation | 249 | 12.4% |
| Not recorded | 184 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 102 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 97 | 4.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 70 | 3.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 43 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% |
Ovenden has an estimated population of 13,591. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ovenden sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ovenden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.1% |
| Social rented homes | 27.2% |
| Private rented homes | 20.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 63.3% |
Is Ovenden a safe place to live?
Ovenden recorded 148.1 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 Ovenden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 891 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (185).
Is crime in Ovenden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ovenden was down 14% on the year before: 2,013 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,349 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ovenden?
Ovenden 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 Ovenden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.