Crime in Ripponden: statistics, rates and trends
296 crimes were recorded in Ripponden in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ripponden at a glance
- Crime trends in Ripponden
- Types of crime in Ripponden
- Ripponden compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ripponden
- Streets with the most crime in Ripponden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ripponden
- Population and deprivation in Ripponden
- Questions about crime in Ripponden
- About this data
296 crimes were recorded in Ripponden in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 109 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ripponden has the 1,099th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ripponden | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 296 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.6 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,520 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ripponden was highest in the year to July 2021 (364 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (278). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 296 | 53.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 350 | 63.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 283 | 51.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 287 | 52.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 278 | 50.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 364 | 65.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 306 | 55.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 305 | 55.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 300 | 54.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ripponden 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+57%) and vehicle crime (+43%). The largest falls were in public order (-44%) and anti-social behaviour (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 19.7 | 0.58 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 6.0 | 0.88 | +57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 5.6 | 0.37 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 5.4 | 1.10 | +43% |
| Burglary | 26 | 4.7 | 1.33 | -10% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.3 | 0.68 | +14% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -44% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +0% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -38% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 0.09 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.37 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.27 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Ripponden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ripponden recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 36.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ripponden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ripponden recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ripponden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ripponden recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ripponden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ripponden recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ripponden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ripponden recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ripponden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ripponden recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ripponden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ripponden recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ripponden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ripponden recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ripponden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ripponden recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ripponden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ripponden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ripponden
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ripponden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ripponden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ripponden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ripponden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ripponden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ripponden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ripponden.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ripponden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elland | 1,891 | 123.8 | +131% |
| Linthwaite and Slaithwaite | 764 | 72.7 | +36% |
| Mytholmroyd | 366 | 72.8 | +36% |
| Halifax | 13,947 | 152.5 | +184% |
| Huddersfield | 17,335 | 115.5 | +115% |
| Meltham | 611 | 64.9 | +21% |
| Brighouse | 3,339 | 100.6 | +88% |
| Todmorden | 1,360 | 99.5 | +86% |
1 areas within Ripponden, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ryburn had the highest rate (78.8 per 1,000) and Ryburn the lowest (78.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryburn | Neighbourhood | 11,731 | 924 | 78.8 |
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 Ripponden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oldham Road | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Spinners Hollow | 14 |
| On or near Upper Brig Royd | 14 |
| On or near Dark Lane | 8 |
| On or near Mill View | 8 |
| On or near Shaw Lane | 8 |
| On or near Small Lees Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ripponden 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 111 | 37.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 59 | 19.9% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 10.5% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 8.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.7% |
Ripponden has an estimated population of 5,520. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ripponden sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ripponden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Ripponden a safe place to live?
Ripponden recorded 53.6 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 Ripponden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (33).
Is crime in Ripponden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ripponden was down 15% on the year before: 296 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 350 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ripponden?
Ripponden 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 Ripponden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.