Crime in Town, Calderdale: statistics, rates and trends
4,075 crimes were recorded in Town, Calderdale in the 12 months to August 2026, 304.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Town, Calderdale at a glance
- Crime trends in Town, Calderdale
- Types of crime in Town, Calderdale
- Town, Calderdale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Town, Calderdale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Town, Calderdale
- Demographics of Town, Calderdale
- Questions about crime in Town, Calderdale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,532), anti-social behaviour (486) and public order (409) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 64th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Town, Calderdale | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,075 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 304.3 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,391 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Town, Calderdale peaked in the year to August 2024 (4,415 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,687). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 116%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,075 | 304.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,312 | 322.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,415 | 329.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,702 | 201.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,815 | 135.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,740 | 129.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,756 | 131.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,687 | 126.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,883 | 140.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 363 |
| July 2026 | 346 |
| June 2026 | 340 |
| May 2026 | 355 |
| April 2026 | 369 |
| March 2026 | 330 |
| February 2026 | 328 |
| January 2026 | 333 |
| December 2025 | 356 |
| November 2025 | 317 |
| October 2025 | 328 |
| September 2025 | 310 |
Compared with England and Wales, Town, Calderdale recorded notably more drugs (6.1 times the national rate), public order (4.6 times the national rate) and other crime (4.2 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 50 to 65 and anti-social behaviour rose from 395 to 486, while burglary fell from 152 to 116 and public order fell from 523 to 409.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,532 | 114.4 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 486 | 36.3 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 409 | 30.5 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 398 | 29.7 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Drugs | 268 | 20.0 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 256 | 19.1 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 220 | 16.4 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Other crime | 119 | 8.9 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Burglary | 116 | 8.7 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 105 | 7.8 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Robbery | 65 | 4.9 | 1.4 | +30% |
| Theft from the person | 46 | 3.4 | 1.7 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 2.9 | 1.0 | -2% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Town, Calderdale has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Town, Calderdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skircoat | 1,698 | 121.2 | -60% |
| Park | 2,569 | 146.1 | -52% |
| Northowram and Shelf | 683 | 58.3 | -81% |
| Warley | 1,515 | 111.8 | -63% |
| Ovenden | 1,964 | 144.5 | -53% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,042 | 93.2 | -69% |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe | 730 | 62.2 | -80% |
| Elland | 1,695 | 138.0 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Town, Calderdale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (282).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 282 |
| On or near Russell Street | 265 |
| On or near Town Hall Street East | 238 |
| On or near Parking Area | 205 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 161 |
| On or near Silver Street | 127 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 117 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 113 |
| On or near Old Cock Yard | 91 |
| On or near Old Market | 82 |
Of the 3,589 crimes in Town, Calderdale with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 486 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,170 | 32.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 930 | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 438 | 12.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 407 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 184 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 177 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 125 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 84 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 43 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Town, Calderdale has an estimated population of 13,391 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (37%, against 23%), more private renting (28%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Town, Calderdale average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Town, Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Town, Calderdale a safe place to live?
Town, Calderdale recorded 304.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 64th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Town, Calderdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,532 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (486).
Is crime in Town, Calderdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Town, Calderdale was down 5% on the year before: 4,075 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,312 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Town, Calderdale?
About 13,391 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Town, Calderdale?
Town, 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.