Crime in Town, Calderdale: statistics, rates and trends
4,074 crimes were recorded in Town, Calderdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 304.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Town, Calderdale
- Questions about crime in Town, Calderdale
- About this data
4,074 crimes were recorded in Town, Calderdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 304.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,539 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Town, Calderdale has the 61st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Town, Calderdale | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,074 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 304.2 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,391 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Town, Calderdale was highest in the year to July 2024 (4,384 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,696). Over the whole period it rose 119%, 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 | 4,074 | 304.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,368 | 326.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,384 | 327.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,506 | 187.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,767 | 132.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,802 | 134.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,696 | 126.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,703 | 127.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,857 | 138.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 362 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Town, 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, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+21%). The largest falls were in burglary (-32%) and possession of weapons (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,539 | 114.9 | 3.36 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 473 | 35.3 | 2.30 | +21% |
| Public order | 425 | 31.7 | 4.78 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 387 | 28.9 | 3.49 | -1% |
| Drugs | 270 | 20.2 | 6.17 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 264 | 19.7 | 2.91 | +0% |
| Other theft | 221 | 16.5 | 2.58 | -13% |
| Other crime | 120 | 9.0 | 4.24 | +9% |
| Burglary | 112 | 8.4 | 2.36 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 7.6 | 1.55 | -23% |
| Robbery | 60 | 4.5 | 3.32 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 48 | 3.6 | 2.12 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 2.5 | 2.61 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.4 | 1.72 | +19% |
Violence and sexual offences in Town, Calderdale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Town, Calderdale recorded 1,539 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (114.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 37.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Town, Calderdale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Town, Calderdale recorded 473 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Town, Calderdale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Town, Calderdale recorded 425 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Town, Calderdale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Town, Calderdale recorded 387 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Town, Calderdale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Town, Calderdale recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Town, Calderdale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Town, Calderdale recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Town, Calderdale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Town, Calderdale recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Town, Calderdale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Town, Calderdale recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Town, Calderdale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Town, Calderdale recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Town, Calderdale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Town, Calderdale recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Town, Calderdale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Town, Calderdale recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Town, Calderdale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Town, Calderdale recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Town, Calderdale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Town, Calderdale recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Town, Calderdale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Town, Calderdale recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Town, Calderdale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Town, Calderdale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Town, Calderdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skircoat | 1,724 | 123.1 | -60% |
| Park | 2,549 | 145.0 | -52% |
| Northowram and Shelf | 682 | 58.2 | -81% |
| Warley | 1,501 | 110.8 | -64% |
| Ovenden | 2,013 | 148.1 | -51% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,054 | 94.3 | -69% |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe | 747 | 63.7 | -79% |
| Elland | 1,711 | 139.3 | -54% |
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 Town, Calderdale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 283 |
| On or near Russell Street | 266 |
| On or near Town Hall Street East | 227 |
| On or near Parking Area | 197 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 154 |
| On or near Silver Street | 130 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 115 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 108 |
| On or near Old Cock Yard | 97 |
| On or near Old Market | 82 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Town, 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 | 1,171 | 28.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 920 | 22.6% |
| Not recorded | 473 | 11.6% |
| Under investigation | 422 | 10.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 414 | 10.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 203 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 197 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 125 | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 81 | 2.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 38 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.3% |
Town, Calderdale has an estimated population of 13,391. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Town, Calderdale sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Town, Calderdale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.9% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% |
| Private rented homes | 28.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.7% |
Is Town, Calderdale a safe place to live?
Town, Calderdale recorded 304.2 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 Town, Calderdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,539 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (473).
Is crime in Town, Calderdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Town, Calderdale was down 7% on the year before: 4,074 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,368 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Town, Calderdale?
Town, 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 Town, Calderdale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.