Crime in Park, Calderdale: statistics, rates and trends
2,569 crimes were recorded in Park, Calderdale in the 12 months to August 2026, 146.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Park, Calderdale at a glance
- Crime trends in Park, Calderdale
- Types of crime in Park, Calderdale
- Park, Calderdale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Park, Calderdale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Park, Calderdale
- Demographics of Park, Calderdale
- Questions about crime in Park, Calderdale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,065), shoplifting (316) and anti-social behaviour (198) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 464th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Park, Calderdale | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,569 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.1 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 17,583 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Park, Calderdale peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,915 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (2,529). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,569 | 146.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,535 | 144.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,529 | 143.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,690 | 153.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,772 | 157.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,617 | 148.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,614 | 148.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,915 | 165.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,681 | 152.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 226 |
| July 2026 | 266 |
| June 2026 | 254 |
| May 2026 | 220 |
| April 2026 | 233 |
| March 2026 | 193 |
| February 2026 | 181 |
| January 2026 | 164 |
| December 2025 | 190 |
| November 2025 | 203 |
| October 2025 | 222 |
| September 2025 | 217 |
Compared with England and Wales, Park, Calderdale recorded notably more other crime (2.4 times the national rate), drugs (2.3 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (27% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 123 to 198 and shoplifting rose from 216 to 316, while criminal damage and arson fell from 203 to 167.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,065 | 60.6 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 316 | 18.0 | 8.5 | +46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 11.3 | 15.4 | +61% |
| Public order | 192 | 10.9 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 167 | 9.5 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 158 | 9.0 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Drugs | 133 | 7.6 | 3.3 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Burglary | 88 | 5.0 | 3.6 | +29% |
| Other crime | 88 | 5.0 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Robbery | 35 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.1 | 1.0 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Park, Calderdale; the highest is Town, Calderdale (304.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Greetland and Stainland (50.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park, Calderdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warley | 1,515 | 111.8 | -23% |
| Skircoat | 1,698 | 121.2 | -17% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,042 | 93.2 | -36% |
| Town | 4,075 | 304.3 | +108% |
| Ovenden | 1,964 | 144.5 | -1% |
| Illingworth and Mixenden | 1,568 | 131.8 | -10% |
| Northowram and Shelf | 683 | 58.3 | -60% |
| Greetland and Stainland | 561 | 50.9 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Park, Calderdale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (141).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 141 |
| On or near Horne Street | 134 |
| On or near Crossley Gardens | 78 |
| On or near Alfred Street | 70 |
| On or near Shroggs Vue Terrace | 64 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 59 |
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 51 |
| On or near Aked'S Road | 47 |
| On or near Constitutional Street | 34 |
Of the 2,371 crimes in Park, Calderdale with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 198 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 854 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 617 | 26.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 320 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 205 | 8.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 153 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 90 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Park, Calderdale has an estimated population of 17,583 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (34%, against 18%), more unemployed residents (6.3%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (39%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Park, Calderdale average decile 1.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Park, Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 42.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 33.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 89.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Park, Calderdale a safe place to live?
Park, Calderdale recorded 146.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 464th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Park, Calderdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,065 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (316).
Is crime in Park, Calderdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park, Calderdale was up 1% on the year before: 2,569 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,535 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Park, Calderdale?
About 17,583 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Park, Calderdale?
Park, Calderdale 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.