Crime in Rastrick: statistics, rates and trends
1,056 crimes were recorded in Rastrick in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (523), anti-social behaviour (107), criminal damage and arson (78) and public order (78) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,598th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Rastrick | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,056 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.0 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,134 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rastrick peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,168 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (979). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,056 | 87.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 979 | 80.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,065 | 87.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,142 | 94.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 988 | 81.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,075 | 88.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,168 | 96.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,139 | 93.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,082 | 89.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rastrick recorded notably more other crime (40% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (26% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (49% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 28 to 38 and shoplifting rose from 42 to 52, while burglary fell from 56 to 42 and public order fell from 103 to 78.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 523 | 43.1 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 8.8 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Public order | 78 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Other theft | 61 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 4.3 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.1 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.0 | 2.1 | +16% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.0 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rastrick; 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 Rastrick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighouse | 1,656 | 147.5 | +70% |
| Elland | 1,695 | 138.0 | +59% |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe | 730 | 62.2 | -28% |
| Town | 4,075 | 304.3 | +250% |
| Skircoat | 1,698 | 121.2 | +39% |
| Greetland and Stainland | 561 | 50.9 | -41% |
| Northowram and Shelf | 683 | 58.3 | -33% |
| Park | 2,569 | 146.1 | +68% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Rastrick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Close Lea Avenue” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Close Lea Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Oaklands | 51 |
| On or near Thornes Park | 49 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Crowtrees Crescent | 36 |
| On or near Burnsall Road | 35 |
| On or near Sherburn Road | 35 |
| On or near Malham Road | 32 |
| On or near Linton Grove | 30 |
| On or near Mayster Road | 29 |
Of the 949 crimes in Rastrick with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 107 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 385 | 40.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 246 | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 25 | 2.6% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Rastrick has an estimated population of 12,134 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (28%, against 22%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rastrick average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Rastrick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rastrick a safe place to live?
Rastrick recorded 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,598th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Rastrick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 523 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Rastrick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rastrick was up 8% on the year before: 1,056 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 979 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rastrick?
About 12,134 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rastrick?
Rastrick 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.