Crime in Ryburn: statistics, rates and trends
881 crimes were recorded in Ryburn in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (369), anti-social behaviour (162) and criminal damage and arson (77) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,019th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ryburn | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 881 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.1 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,731 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ryburn peaked in the year to August 2021 (980 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (750). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 881 | 75.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 947 | 80.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 859 | 73.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 916 | 78.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 964 | 82.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 980 | 83.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 851 | 72.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 808 | 68.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 750 | 63.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ryburn recorded notably more other crime (25% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (34% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 40 to 49, while anti-social behaviour fell from 195 to 162 and other crime fell from 37 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 369 | 31.5 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 162 | 13.8 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 63 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 50 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +22% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ryburn; 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 Ryburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greetland and Stainland | 561 | 50.9 | -32% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,042 | 93.2 | +24% |
| Luddendenfoot | 663 | 66.5 | -12% |
| Skircoat | 1,698 | 121.2 | +61% |
| Warley | 1,515 | 111.8 | +49% |
| Park | 2,569 | 146.1 | +95% |
| Elland | 1,695 | 138.0 | +84% |
| Town | 4,075 | 304.3 | +305% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Ryburn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Moorland View” (58).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Moorland View | 58 |
| On or near Rooley Banks | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Oldham Road | 26 |
| On or near Rooley Heights | 24 |
| On or near Saddleworth Road | 23 |
| On or near King Street | 22 |
| On or near Broadway | 20 |
| On or near Godfrey Place | 18 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 17 |
Of the 719 crimes in Ryburn with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 162 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 257 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 232 | 32.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 30 | 4.2% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Ryburn has an estimated population of 11,731 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%), fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ryburn average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ryburn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ryburn a safe place to live?
Ryburn recorded 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,019th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Ryburn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 369 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (162).
Is crime in Ryburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ryburn was down 7% on the year before: 881 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 947 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ryburn?
About 11,731 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ryburn?
Ryburn 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.