Crime in Rastrick: statistics, rates and trends
1,068 crimes were recorded in Rastrick in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rastrick at a glance
- Crime trends in Rastrick
- Types of crime in Rastrick
- Rastrick compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rastrick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rastrick
- Population and deprivation in Rastrick
- Questions about crime in Rastrick
- About this data
1,068 crimes were recorded in Rastrick in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 535 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rastrick has the 1,559th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rastrick | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,068 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.0 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,134 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rastrick was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,172 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (985). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 1,068 | 88.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 996 | 82.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,042 | 85.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,153 | 95.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 985 | 81.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,095 | 90.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,172 | 96.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,141 | 94.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,040 | 85.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 119 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 94 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 104 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rastrick 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.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+61%) and violence and sexual offences (+19%). The largest falls were in public order (-27%) and burglary (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 535 | 44.1 | 1.29 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 8.6 | 0.56 | +1% |
| Public order | 78 | 6.4 | 0.97 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 6.2 | 0.91 | +9% |
| Other theft | 61 | 5.0 | 0.79 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 4.8 | 0.58 | +61% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.9 | 1.10 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +5% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.6 | 1.21 | -3% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.0 | 0.60 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.59 | -42% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.31 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rastrick
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rastrick recorded 535 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 50.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rastrick
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rastrick recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rastrick
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rastrick recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rastrick
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rastrick recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rastrick
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rastrick recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rastrick
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rastrick recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rastrick
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rastrick recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rastrick
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rastrick recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rastrick
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rastrick recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rastrick
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rastrick recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rastrick
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rastrick recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rastrick
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rastrick recorded 5 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rastrick
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rastrick recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rastrick
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rastrick 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rastrick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rastrick.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rastrick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighouse | 1,654 | 147.3 | +67% |
| Elland | 1,711 | 139.3 | +58% |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe | 747 | 63.7 | -28% |
| Town | 4,074 | 304.2 | +246% |
| Skircoat | 1,724 | 123.1 | +40% |
| Greetland and Stainland | 598 | 54.3 | -38% |
| Northowram and Shelf | 682 | 58.2 | -34% |
| Park | 2,549 | 145.0 | +65% |
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 Rastrick over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Close Lea Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Thornes Park | 48 |
| On or near Oaklands | 45 |
| On or near Burnsall Road | 38 |
| On or near Sherburn Road | 34 |
| On or near Malham Road | 31 |
| On or near Mayster Road | 29 |
| On or near Crowtrees Crescent | 29 |
| On or near Linton Grove | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rastrick 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 | 370 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 243 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 104 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 5.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Rastrick has an estimated population of 12,134. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rastrick sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rastrick |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Rastrick a safe place to live?
Rastrick recorded 88.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Rastrick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 535 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (104).
Is crime in Rastrick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rastrick was up 7% on the year before: 1,068 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 996 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rastrick?
Rastrick 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 Rastrick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.