Crime in Skircoat: statistics, rates and trends
1,698 crimes were recorded in Skircoat in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (745), public order (179) and anti-social behaviour (150) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 806th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Skircoat | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,698 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.2 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 14,010 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Skircoat of any year here (1,698 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 63%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,698 | 121.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,868 | 133.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,969 | 140.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,884 | 277.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,735 | 338.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,808 | 271.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,376 | 312.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,857 | 346.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,634 | 330.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 140 |
| July 2026 | 163 |
| June 2026 | 177 |
| May 2026 | 153 |
| April 2026 | 133 |
| March 2026 | 125 |
| February 2026 | 132 |
| January 2026 | 130 |
| December 2025 | 115 |
| November 2025 | 131 |
| October 2025 | 135 |
| September 2025 | 164 |
Compared with England and Wales, Skircoat recorded notably more public order (92% above the national rate), other crime (72% above the national rate) and burglary (71% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (30% below) and shoplifting (30% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 49 to 83, while vehicle crime fell from 112 to 76 and drugs fell from 82 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 745 | 53.2 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Public order | 179 | 12.8 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 10.7 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 108 | 7.7 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Burglary | 85 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 5.9 | 8.5 | +69% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Drugs | 57 | 4.1 | 3.3 | -30% |
| Other crime | 51 | 3.6 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Robbery | 28 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Skircoat; 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 Skircoat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | 4,075 | 304.3 | +151% |
| Park | 2,569 | 146.1 | +21% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,042 | 93.2 | -23% |
| Warley | 1,515 | 111.8 | -8% |
| Greetland and Stainland | 561 | 50.9 | -58% |
| Elland | 1,695 | 138.0 | +14% |
| Ovenden | 1,964 | 144.5 | +19% |
| Northowram and Shelf | 683 | 58.3 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Skircoat over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (257).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 257 |
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Bull Green | 74 |
| On or near Elm Gardens | 55 |
| On or near Alexandra Street | 38 |
| On or near Clare Road | 34 |
| On or near Glebe Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Portland Place | 25 |
| On or near Coleridge Street | 24 |
Of the 1,548 crimes in Skircoat with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 150 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 600 | 38.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 437 | 28.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 196 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 108 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Skircoat has an estimated population of 14,010 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%), more private renting (25%, against 20%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Skircoat average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Skircoat | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Skircoat a safe place to live?
Skircoat recorded 121.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 806th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Skircoat?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 745 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (179).
Is crime in Skircoat going up or down?
Recorded crime in Skircoat was down 9% on the year before: 1,698 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,868 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Skircoat?
About 14,010 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Skircoat?
Skircoat 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.