Crime in Calverley: statistics, rates and trends
318 crimes were recorded in Calverley in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (101), violence and sexual offences (76) and vehicle crime (44) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 904th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Calverley | Leeds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 318 | 105,688 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.6 | 125.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,081 | 845,189 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Calverley of any year here (318 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 318 | 62.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 327 | 64.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 500 | 98.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 413 | 81.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 367 | 72.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 375 | 73.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 407 | 80.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 365 | 71.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 352 | 69.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
Compared with England and Wales, Calverley recorded notably more burglary (2.0 times the national rate), vehicle crime (74% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (29% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (56% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 55 to 101, while violence and sexual offences fell from 131 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 19.9 | 15.4 | +84% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 15.0 | 34.2 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 8.7 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Burglary | 37 | 7.3 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Calverley; the highest is Bradford (152.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Rawdon (60.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calverley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawdon | 362 | 60.6 | -3% |
| Pudsey | 3,167 | 89.1 | +42% |
| Yeadon | 1,618 | 121.3 | +94% |
| Guiseley | 735 | 67.5 | +8% |
| Shipley (Bradford) | 3,599 | 122.2 | +95% |
| Baildon | 1,279 | 81.0 | +29% |
| Bradford | 52,637 | 152.3 | +143% |
| Gildersome | 599 | 95.7 | +53% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Calverley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Carr Hill Drive” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Carr Hill Drive | 26 |
| On or near Carr Hill Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Priesthorpe Road | 24 |
| On or near Carr Hill Rise | 17 |
| On or near Woodland View | 15 |
| On or near Foxholes Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Salisbury Street | 9 |
| On or near Calverley Lane | 8 |
| On or near Crowther Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Ravenscliffe Road | 8 |
Of the 217 crimes in Calverley with a recorded outcome, 53% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 53.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 50 | 23.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
Calverley has an estimated population of 5,081 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Calverley average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Calverley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Calverley a safe place to live?
Calverley recorded 62.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 904th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Calverley?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 101 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (76).
Is crime in Calverley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calverley was down 3% on the year before: 318 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 327 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Calverley?
About 5,081 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Calverley?
Calverley 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.