Crime in Skircoat: statistics, rates and trends
1,724 crimes were recorded in Skircoat in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Skircoat at a glance
- Crime trends in Skircoat
- Types of crime in Skircoat
- Skircoat compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Skircoat
- What happened after crimes were reported in Skircoat
- Population and deprivation in Skircoat
- Questions about crime in Skircoat
- About this data
1,724 crimes were recorded in Skircoat in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 765 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Skircoat has the 784th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Skircoat | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,724 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.1 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,010 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Skircoat was highest in the year to July 2019 (4,803 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,724). Over the whole period it fell 62%, 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 | 1,724 | 123.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,914 | 136.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,913 | 136.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,178 | 298.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,696 | 335.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,856 | 275.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,346 | 310.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,803 | 342.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,590 | 327.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 166 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Skircoat 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, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+26%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-48%) and vehicle crime (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 765 | 54.6 | 1.59 | -10% |
| Public order | 189 | 13.5 | 2.03 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 10.0 | 0.65 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 122 | 8.7 | 1.28 | -7% |
| Other theft | 108 | 7.7 | 1.21 | -4% |
| Burglary | 90 | 6.4 | 1.82 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 5.3 | 1.07 | -38% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 4.9 | 0.59 | +26% |
| Drugs | 66 | 4.7 | 1.44 | -14% |
| Other crime | 53 | 3.8 | 1.79 | +8% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.9 | 1.43 | +69% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.0 | 0.59 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.59 | -58% |
Violence and sexual offences in Skircoat
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Skircoat recorded 765 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 44.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Skircoat
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Skircoat recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Skircoat
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Skircoat recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Skircoat
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Skircoat recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Skircoat
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Skircoat recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Skircoat
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Skircoat recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Skircoat
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Skircoat recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Skircoat
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Skircoat recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Skircoat
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Skircoat recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Skircoat
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Skircoat recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Skircoat
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Skircoat recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Skircoat
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Skircoat recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Skircoat
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Skircoat recorded 8 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 58% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Skircoat, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Skircoat.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Skircoat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | 4,074 | 304.2 | +147% |
| Park | 2,549 | 145.0 | +18% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,054 | 94.3 | -23% |
| Warley | 1,501 | 110.8 | -10% |
| Greetland and Stainland | 598 | 54.3 | -56% |
| Elland | 1,711 | 139.3 | +13% |
| Ovenden | 2,013 | 148.1 | +20% |
| Northowram and Shelf | 682 | 58.2 | -53% |
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 Skircoat over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 261 |
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Bull Green | 74 |
| On or near Elm Gardens | 51 |
| On or near Alexandra Street | 41 |
| On or near Coleridge Street | 31 |
| On or near Glebe Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Clare Road | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Trafalgar Square | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Skircoat 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 | 606 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 436 | 25.3% |
| Under investigation | 205 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 140 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 122 | 7.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 94 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% |
Skircoat has an estimated population of 14,010. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Skircoat sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Skircoat |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 25.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Skircoat a safe place to live?
Skircoat recorded 123.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Skircoat?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 765 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (189).
Is crime in Skircoat going up or down?
Recorded crime in Skircoat was down 10% on the year before: 1,724 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,914 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Skircoat?
Skircoat 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 Skircoat. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.