Crime in Mytholmroyd: statistics, rates and trends
366 crimes were recorded in Mytholmroyd in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Mytholmroyd
- Questions about crime in Mytholmroyd
- About this data
366 crimes were recorded in Mytholmroyd in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 145 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Mytholmroyd has the 732nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mytholmroyd | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 366 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.8 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,028 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mytholmroyd was highest in the year to July 2024 (543 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (362). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 366 | 72.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 450 | 89.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 543 | 108.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 516 | 102.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 492 | 97.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 418 | 83.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 486 | 96.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 431 | 85.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 362 | 72.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mytholmroyd 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in burglary (-33%) and other theft (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 28.8 | 0.84 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 8.0 | 1.17 | +21% |
| Public order | 31 | 6.2 | 0.93 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 5.8 | 0.70 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 5.2 | 0.34 | -10% |
| Other theft | 26 | 5.2 | 0.81 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 4.4 | 0.89 | +0% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.8 | 1.79 | +27% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.8 | 0.79 | -33% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.8 | 0.59 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -83% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Mytholmroyd
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mytholmroyd recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mytholmroyd
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mytholmroyd recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mytholmroyd
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mytholmroyd recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mytholmroyd
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mytholmroyd recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mytholmroyd
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mytholmroyd recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mytholmroyd
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mytholmroyd recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mytholmroyd
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mytholmroyd recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mytholmroyd
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mytholmroyd recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mytholmroyd
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mytholmroyd recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mytholmroyd
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mytholmroyd recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mytholmroyd
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mytholmroyd recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mytholmroyd
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mytholmroyd 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 83% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mytholmroyd
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mytholmroyd recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Mytholmroyd, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mytholmroyd.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mytholmroyd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 13,947 | 152.5 | +109% |
| Ripponden | 296 | 53.6 | -26% |
| Todmorden | 1,360 | 99.5 | +37% |
| Queensbury | 928 | 80.6 | +11% |
| Elland | 1,891 | 123.8 | +70% |
| Shelf and Northowram | 306 | 50.4 | -31% |
| Brighouse | 3,339 | 100.6 | +38% |
| Linthwaite and Slaithwaite | 764 | 72.7 | -0% |
1 areas within Mytholmroyd, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Luddendenfoot had the highest rate (66.8 per 1,000) and Luddendenfoot the lowest (66.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luddendenfoot | Neighbourhood | 9,976 | 666 | 66.8 |
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 Mytholmroyd over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cragg Road | 38 |
| On or near West End Terrace | 34 |
| On or near Hoo Hole Lane | 21 |
| On or near Stoney Springs Mill | 21 |
| On or near Brier Hey Lane | 20 |
| On or near Clarendon Street | 13 |
| On or near Banksfield Terrace | 10 |
| On or near Nest Estate | 10 |
| On or near Banksfields Crescent | 8 |
| On or near New Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mytholmroyd 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 | 143 | 39.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 25.7% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 9.3% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 7.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 4.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Mytholmroyd has an estimated population of 5,028. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mytholmroyd sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mytholmroyd |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Mytholmroyd a safe place to live?
Mytholmroyd recorded 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Mytholmroyd?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (40).
Is crime in Mytholmroyd going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mytholmroyd was down 19% on the year before: 366 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 450 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mytholmroyd?
Mytholmroyd 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 Mytholmroyd. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.