Crime in Ryburn: statistics, rates and trends
924 crimes were recorded in Ryburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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924 crimes were recorded in Ryburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 368 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ryburn has the 1,894th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ryburn | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 924 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.8 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,731 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ryburn was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,004 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (773). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 924 | 78.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 931 | 79.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 860 | 73.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 906 | 77.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,004 | 85.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 956 | 81.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 832 | 70.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 806 | 68.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 773 | 65.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 92 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ryburn 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 anti-social behaviour (+15%) and criminal damage and arson (+14%). The largest falls were in other crime (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 368 | 31.4 | 0.92 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 192 | 16.4 | 1.07 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 6.8 | 1.01 | +14% |
| Public order | 68 | 5.8 | 0.87 | -7% |
| Burglary | 51 | 4.3 | 1.23 | +9% |
| Other theft | 50 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 4.3 | 0.87 | +4% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.8 | 1.33 | -11% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -47% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +250% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ryburn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ryburn recorded 368 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 39.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ryburn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ryburn recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 20.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ryburn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ryburn recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ryburn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ryburn recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ryburn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ryburn recorded 51 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 up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ryburn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ryburn recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ryburn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ryburn recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ryburn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ryburn recorded 33 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 down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ryburn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ryburn recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ryburn
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ryburn recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ryburn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ryburn recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ryburn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ryburn recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ryburn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ryburn recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ryburn
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ryburn 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ryburn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ryburn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ryburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greetland and Stainland | 598 | 54.3 | -31% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,054 | 94.3 | +20% |
| Luddendenfoot | 666 | 66.8 | -15% |
| Skircoat | 1,724 | 123.1 | +56% |
| Warley | 1,501 | 110.8 | +41% |
| Park | 2,549 | 145.0 | +84% |
| Elland | 1,711 | 139.3 | +77% |
| Town | 4,074 | 304.2 | +286% |
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 Ryburn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Moorland View | 65 |
| On or near Rooley Banks | 36 |
| On or near Oldham Road | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near The Newlands | 28 |
| On or near Broadway | 23 |
| On or near Saddleworth Road | 23 |
| On or near King Street | 22 |
| On or near Godfrey Place | 20 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ryburn 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 | 256 | 27.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 241 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 192 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 32 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Ryburn has an estimated population of 11,731. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ryburn sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ryburn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.1% |
Is Ryburn a safe place to live?
Ryburn recorded 78.8 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 Ryburn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 368 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (192).
Is crime in Ryburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ryburn was almost unchanged on the year before: 924 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 931 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ryburn?
Ryburn 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 Ryburn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.