Crime in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale: statistics, rates and trends
1,042 crimes were recorded in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale at a glance
- Crime trends in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale
- Types of crime in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale
- Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale
- Demographics of Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale
- Questions about crime in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (438), anti-social behaviour (130) and public order (79) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,405th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,042 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.2 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,175 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,303 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (961). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,042 | 93.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,034 | 92.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 961 | 86.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,303 | 116.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,138 | 101.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,153 | 103.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,189 | 106.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,205 | 107.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,204 | 107.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 104 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale recorded notably more other crime (2.0 times the national rate) and burglary (44% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (47% below) and anti-social behaviour (24% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 21 to 41 and shoplifting rose from 30 to 50, while public order fell from 103 to 79 and other theft fell from 70 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 438 | 39.2 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 11.6 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Public order | 79 | 7.1 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Burglary | 57 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +33% |
| Other theft | 57 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 4.5 | 8.5 | +67% |
| Other crime | 47 | 4.2 | 2.1 | -6% |
| Drugs | 41 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +95% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale; 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 Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 2,569 | 146.1 | +57% |
| Warley | 1,515 | 111.8 | +20% |
| Skircoat | 1,698 | 121.2 | +30% |
| Town | 4,075 | 304.3 | +226% |
| Ovenden | 1,964 | 144.5 | +55% |
| Greetland and Stainland | 561 | 50.9 | -45% |
| Ryburn | 881 | 75.1 | -19% |
| Luddendenfoot | 663 | 66.5 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Nook” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Nook | 54 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 29 |
| On or near Hollins Lane | 25 |
| On or near Greenside Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 21 |
| On or near Steps Lane | 21 |
| On or near Corporation Street | 20 |
| On or near Norland View | 20 |
| On or near Crow Wood Park | 19 |
Of the 912 crimes in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 130 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 305 | 33.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 291 | 31.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 69 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 27 | 3.0% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| 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% |
Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale has an estimated population of 11,175 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale a safe place to live?
Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale recorded 93.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,405th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 438 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (130).
Is crime in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,042 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,034 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale?
About 11,175 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale?
Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale 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.