Crime in Elland: statistics, rates and trends
1,891 crimes were recorded in Elland in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
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1,891 crimes were recorded in Elland in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 709 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Elland has the 151st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Elland | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,891 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.8 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,271 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Elland was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,002 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,660). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 1,891 | 123.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,002 | 131.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,660 | 108.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,990 | 130.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,833 | 120.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,769 | 115.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,899 | 124.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,963 | 128.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,817 | 119.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 165 |
| June 2026 | 169 |
| May 2026 | 170 |
| April 2026 | 165 |
| March 2026 | 145 |
| February 2026 | 143 |
| January 2026 | 140 |
| December 2025 | 124 |
| November 2025 | 161 |
| October 2025 | 174 |
| September 2025 | 175 |
| August 2025 | 160 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Elland 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+16%) and criminal damage and arson (+14%). The largest falls were in burglary (-40%) and other crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 709 | 46.4 | 1.36 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 349 | 22.9 | 1.49 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 156 | 10.2 | 1.51 | +14% |
| Public order | 154 | 10.1 | 1.52 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 124 | 8.1 | 0.98 | -5% |
| Other theft | 118 | 7.7 | 1.21 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 5.6 | 1.13 | +0% |
| Drugs | 57 | 3.7 | 1.14 | +16% |
| Burglary | 54 | 3.5 | 1.00 | -40% |
| Other crime | 47 | 3.1 | 1.46 | -33% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.2 | 0.92 | +171% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 0.74 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Elland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Elland recorded 709 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 37.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Elland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Elland recorded 349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Elland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Elland recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Elland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Elland recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Elland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Elland recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Elland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Elland recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Elland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Elland recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Elland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Elland recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Elland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Elland recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Elland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Elland recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Elland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Elland recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Elland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Elland recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Elland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Elland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Elland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Elland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Elland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Elland.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighouse | 3,339 | 100.6 | -19% |
| Huddersfield | 17,335 | 115.5 | -7% |
| Halifax | 13,947 | 152.5 | +23% |
| Shelf and Northowram | 306 | 50.4 | -59% |
| Linthwaite and Slaithwaite | 764 | 72.7 | -41% |
| Ripponden | 296 | 53.6 | -57% |
| Queensbury | 928 | 80.6 | -35% |
| Cleckheaton | 1,501 | 121.4 | -2% |
2 areas within Elland, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Elland had the highest rate (139.3 per 1,000) and Greetland and Stainland the lowest (54.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elland | Neighbourhood | 12,280 | 1,711 | 139.3 |
| Greetland and Stainland | Neighbourhood | 11,013 | 598 | 54.3 |
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 Elland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Marys Gate | 77 |
| On or near Parking Area | 76 |
| On or near Church Street | 75 |
| On or near Oak Street | 69 |
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Elizabeth Street | 54 |
| On or near Boxhall Road | 42 |
| On or near King Street | 38 |
| On or near Heathbury Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Southgate | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Elland 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 | 552 | 29.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 440 | 23.3% |
| Not recorded | 349 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 188 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 122 | 6.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 91 | 4.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 54 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Elland has an estimated population of 15,271. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Elland sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Elland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.3% |
Is Elland a safe place to live?
Elland recorded 123.8 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 Elland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 709 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (349).
Is crime in Elland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elland was down 6% on the year before: 1,891 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,002 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Elland?
Elland 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 Elland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.