Crime in Calverley: statistics, rates and trends

322 crimes were recorded in Calverley in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 95 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Calverley has the 901st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Calverley was highest in the year to July 2024 (487 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (322). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Calverley 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 burglary, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+86%) and burglary (+39%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-38%).

Anti-social behaviour in Calverley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Calverley recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 29.5% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Calverley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Calverley recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 25.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Calverley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Calverley recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Calverley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Calverley recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Calverley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Calverley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Calverley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Calverley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Calverley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Calverley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Calverley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Calverley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Calverley

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Calverley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Calverley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Calverley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Calverley

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Calverley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Calverley

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Calverley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Calverley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Calverley.

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 Calverley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Calverley 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.

Calverley has an estimated population of 5,081. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Calverley sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Calverley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.