Crime in Mytholmroyd: statistics, rates and trends
351 crimes were recorded in Mytholmroyd in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Mytholmroyd at a glance
- Crime trends in Mytholmroyd
- Types of crime in Mytholmroyd
- Mytholmroyd compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Mytholmroyd
- Streets with the most crime in Mytholmroyd
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mytholmroyd
- Demographics of Mytholmroyd
- Questions about crime in Mytholmroyd
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (140), criminal damage and arson (41) and public order (29) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 781st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Mytholmroyd | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 351 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.8 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,028 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Mytholmroyd of any year here (351 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 351 | 69.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 460 | 91.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 513 | 102.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 527 | 104.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 501 | 99.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 424 | 84.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 479 | 95.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 428 | 85.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 369 | 73.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
Compared with England and Wales, Mytholmroyd recorded notably more other crime (88% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (73% below) and shoplifting (39% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 33 to 41, while anti-social behaviour fell from 32 to 21 and violence and sexual offences fell from 211 to 140.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 27.8 | 34.2 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Public order | 29 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Other theft | 27 | 5.4 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 5.2 | 8.5 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.2 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 4.2 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Other crime | 20 | 4.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Mytholmroyd; the highest is Halifax (151.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Shelf and Northowram (50.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mytholmroyd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 13,867 | 151.6 | +117% |
| Ripponden | 289 | 52.4 | -25% |
| Todmorden | 1,352 | 99.0 | +42% |
| Queensbury | 920 | 79.9 | +14% |
| Elland | 1,858 | 121.7 | +74% |
| Shelf and Northowram | 305 | 50.3 | -28% |
| Brighouse | 3,315 | 99.9 | +43% |
| Linthwaite and Slaithwaite | 742 | 70.6 | +1% |
Luddendenfoot is the one area listed within Mytholmroyd, with 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luddendenfoot | Neighbourhood | 9,976 | 663 | 66.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Mytholmroyd over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cragg Road” and “West End Terrace” (32 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cragg Road | 32 |
| On or near West End Terrace | 32 |
| On or near Stoney Springs Mill | 21 |
| On or near Brier Hey Lane | 20 |
| On or near Hoo Hole Lane | 20 |
| On or near Clarendon Street | 12 |
| On or near Nest Estate | 11 |
| On or near Banksfield Terrace | 9 |
| On or near Banksfields Crescent | 8 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 8 |
Of the 330 crimes in Mytholmroyd with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 140 | 42.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 27.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 4.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Mytholmroyd has an estimated population of 5,028 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (27%, against 19%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mytholmroyd average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Mytholmroyd | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mytholmroyd a safe place to live?
Mytholmroyd recorded 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 781st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Mytholmroyd?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 140 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (41).
Is crime in Mytholmroyd going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mytholmroyd was down 24% on the year before: 351 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 460 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mytholmroyd?
About 5,028 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mytholmroyd?
Mytholmroyd 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.