Crime in Todmorden, Calderdale: statistics, rates and trends
1,230 crimes were recorded in Todmorden, Calderdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Todmorden, Calderdale at a glance
- Crime trends in Todmorden, Calderdale
- Types of crime in Todmorden, Calderdale
- Todmorden, Calderdale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Todmorden, Calderdale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Todmorden, Calderdale
- Population and deprivation in Todmorden, Calderdale
- Questions about crime in Todmorden, Calderdale
- About this data
1,230 crimes were recorded in Todmorden, Calderdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 576 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Todmorden, Calderdale has the 1,203rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Todmorden, Calderdale | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,230 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.8 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,083 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Todmorden, Calderdale was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,524 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,222). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 1,230 | 101.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,419 | 117.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,274 | 105.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,524 | 126.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,424 | 117.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,432 | 118.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,222 | 101.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,240 | 102.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,295 | 107.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 110 |
| May 2026 | 115 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 100 |
| September 2025 | 109 |
| August 2025 | 112 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Todmorden, Calderdale 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. The largest falls were in other crime (-27%) and shoplifting (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 576 | 47.7 | 1.39 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 9.9 | 0.65 | +6% |
| Public order | 100 | 8.3 | 1.25 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 7.9 | 0.96 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 7.4 | 1.09 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 4.9 | 0.99 | -22% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +4% |
| Burglary | 52 | 4.3 | 1.22 | +4% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.6 | 1.09 | +0% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.2 | 1.06 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.50 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -55% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.25 | -64% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Todmorden, Calderdale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Todmorden, Calderdale recorded 576 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 46.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Todmorden, Calderdale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Todmorden, Calderdale recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Todmorden, Calderdale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Todmorden, Calderdale recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Todmorden, Calderdale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Todmorden, Calderdale recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Todmorden, Calderdale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Todmorden, Calderdale recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Todmorden, Calderdale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Todmorden, Calderdale recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Todmorden, Calderdale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Todmorden, Calderdale recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Todmorden, Calderdale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Todmorden, Calderdale recorded 52 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 4% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Todmorden, Calderdale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Todmorden, Calderdale recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Todmorden, Calderdale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Todmorden, Calderdale recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Todmorden, Calderdale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Todmorden, Calderdale recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Todmorden, Calderdale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Todmorden, Calderdale 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 down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Todmorden, Calderdale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Todmorden, Calderdale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Todmorden, Calderdale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Todmorden, Calderdale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Todmorden, Calderdale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Todmorden, Calderdale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Todmorden, Calderdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calder | 851 | 71.8 | -29% |
| Luddendenfoot | 666 | 66.8 | -34% |
| Ryburn | 924 | 78.8 | -23% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,054 | 94.3 | -7% |
| Warley | 1,501 | 110.8 | +9% |
| Illingworth and Mixenden | 1,590 | 133.6 | +31% |
| Park | 2,549 | 145.0 | +42% |
| Ovenden | 2,013 | 148.1 | +45% |
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 Todmorden, Calderdale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 97 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 54 |
| On or near Ridge Bank | 49 |
| On or near Halling Place | 46 |
| On or near Durn Street | 28 |
| On or near Hare Court | 25 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 25 |
| On or near Harley Wood | 24 |
| On or near Lennox Road | 22 |
| On or near Greenfield Terrace | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Todmorden, Calderdale 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 | 448 | 36.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 356 | 28.9% |
| Not recorded | 120 | 9.8% |
| Under investigation | 112 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 3.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 29 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Todmorden, Calderdale has an estimated population of 12,083. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Todmorden, Calderdale sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Todmorden, Calderdale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 21.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Todmorden, Calderdale a safe place to live?
Todmorden, Calderdale recorded 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Todmorden, Calderdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 576 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (120).
Is crime in Todmorden, Calderdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Todmorden, Calderdale was down 13% on the year before: 1,230 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,419 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Todmorden, Calderdale?
Todmorden, Calderdale 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 Todmorden, Calderdale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.