Crime in Warley, Calderdale: statistics, rates and trends
1,515 crimes were recorded in Warley, Calderdale in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Warley, Calderdale at a glance
- Crime trends in Warley, Calderdale
- Types of crime in Warley, Calderdale
- Warley, Calderdale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Warley, Calderdale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Warley, Calderdale
- Demographics of Warley, Calderdale
- Questions about crime in Warley, Calderdale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (675), anti-social behaviour (197) and public order (147) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 975th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Warley, Calderdale | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,515 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.8 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,545 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Warley, Calderdale peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,799 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,353). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,515 | 111.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,447 | 106.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,460 | 107.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,620 | 119.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,799 | 132.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,478 | 109.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,540 | 113.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,498 | 110.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,353 | 99.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 143 |
| July 2026 | 144 |
| June 2026 | 108 |
| May 2026 | 123 |
| April 2026 | 130 |
| March 2026 | 118 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 119 |
| November 2025 | 124 |
| October 2025 | 149 |
| September 2025 | 140 |
Compared with England and Wales, Warley, Calderdale recorded notably more other crime (2.3 times the national rate), public order (63% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (46% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (70% below) and drugs (35% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 151 to 197 and public order rose from 116 to 147, while drugs fell from 49 to 29 and other theft fell from 82 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 675 | 49.8 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 197 | 14.5 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Public order | 147 | 10.9 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 121 | 8.9 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 5.5 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Burglary | 68 | 5.0 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Other crime | 66 | 4.9 | 2.1 | +25% |
| Other theft | 64 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 2.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -41% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Warley, Calderdale; the highest is Town, Calderdale (304.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Northowram and Shelf (58.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warley, Calderdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 2,569 | 146.1 | +31% |
| Ovenden | 1,964 | 144.5 | +29% |
| Sowerby Bridge | 1,042 | 93.2 | -17% |
| Skircoat | 1,698 | 121.2 | +8% |
| Illingworth and Mixenden | 1,568 | 131.8 | +18% |
| Town | 4,075 | 304.3 | +172% |
| Luddendenfoot | 663 | 66.5 | -41% |
| Northowram and Shelf | 683 | 58.3 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Warley, Calderdale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Rushton Hill Close” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rushton Hill Close | 75 |
| On or near Ling Bob | 68 |
| On or near Sandhall Green | 55 |
| On or near Thackray Street | 45 |
| On or near Kirkstone Drive | 44 |
| On or near Ling Bob Close | 36 |
| On or near Moor End Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Back Blackwood Grove | 28 |
| On or near Pellon New Road | 27 |
| On or near Ling Bob Croft | 26 |
Of the 1,318 crimes in Warley, Calderdale with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 197 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 556 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 343 | 26.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 57 | 4.3% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Warley, Calderdale has an estimated population of 13,545 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more children (24%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Warley, Calderdale average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Warley, Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 45.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Warley, Calderdale a safe place to live?
Warley, Calderdale recorded 111.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 975th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and public order.
What is the most common crime in Warley, Calderdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 675 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (197).
Is crime in Warley, Calderdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warley, Calderdale was up 5% on the year before: 1,515 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,447 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Warley, Calderdale?
About 13,545 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Warley, Calderdale?
Warley, 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.