Crime in Elland: statistics, rates and trends
1,858 crimes were recorded in Elland in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (700), anti-social behaviour (333) and criminal damage and arson (155) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 167th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Elland | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,858 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.7 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 15,271 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Elland peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,983 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,672). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,858 | 121.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,983 | 129.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,672 | 109.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,945 | 127.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,879 | 123.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,756 | 115.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,893 | 124.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,962 | 128.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,836 | 120.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 127 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Elland recorded notably more other crime (61% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (50% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (42% above the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 47 to 60, while burglary fell from 85 to 54 and other crime fell from 64 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 700 | 45.8 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 333 | 21.8 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 10.1 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 142 | 9.3 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 122 | 8.0 | 8.5 | -8% |
| Other theft | 121 | 7.9 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Drugs | 60 | 3.9 | 3.3 | +28% |
| Burglary | 54 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -36% |
| Other crime | 52 | 3.4 | 2.1 | -19% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Elland; the highest is Halifax (151.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Shelf and Northowram (50.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighouse | 3,315 | 99.9 | -18% |
| Huddersfield | 17,230 | 114.8 | -6% |
| Halifax | 13,867 | 151.6 | +25% |
| Shelf and Northowram | 305 | 50.3 | -59% |
| Linthwaite and Slaithwaite | 742 | 70.6 | -42% |
| Ripponden | 289 | 52.4 | -57% |
| Queensbury | 920 | 79.9 | -34% |
| Cleckheaton | 1,521 | 123.0 | +1% |
Of the 2 areas within Elland, Elland had the highest crime rate (138.0 per 1,000) and Greetland and Stainland the lowest (50.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elland | Neighbourhood | 12,280 | 1,695 | 138.0 |
| Greetland and Stainland | Neighbourhood | 11,013 | 561 | 50.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Elland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Marys Gate” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Marys Gate | 80 |
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Supermarket | 68 |
| On or near Church Street | 67 |
| On or near Oak Street | 65 |
| On or near Elizabeth Street | 53 |
| On or near Boxhall Road | 42 |
| On or near King Street | 38 |
| On or near Jepson Lane | 30 |
| On or near Linden Road | 30 |
Of the 1,525 crimes in Elland with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 333 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 568 | 37.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 420 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 174 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 114 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 51 | 3.3% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 27 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Elland has an estimated population of 15,271 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Elland average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Elland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Elland a safe place to live?
Elland recorded 121.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 167th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Elland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 700 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (333).
Is crime in Elland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elland was down 6% on the year before: 1,858 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,983 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Elland?
About 15,271 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Elland?
Elland 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.