Crime in Todmorden: statistics, rates and trends
1,352 crimes were recorded in Todmorden in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Todmorden at a glance
- Crime trends in Todmorden
- Types of crime in Todmorden
- Todmorden compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Todmorden
- Streets with the most crime in Todmorden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Todmorden
- Demographics of Todmorden
- Questions about crime in Todmorden
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (605), anti-social behaviour (134) and shoplifting (116) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 362nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Todmorden | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,352 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.0 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,662 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Todmorden of any year here (1,352 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,352 | 99.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,545 | 113.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,412 | 103.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,694 | 124.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,595 | 116.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,585 | 116.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,413 | 103.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,419 | 103.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,460 | 106.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 115 |
| July 2026 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 130 |
| May 2026 | 128 |
| April 2026 | 121 |
| March 2026 | 137 |
| February 2026 | 83 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 94 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 130 |
Compared with England and Wales, Todmorden recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (29% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (36% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 106 to 134, while other crime fell from 46 to 30 and criminal damage and arson fell from 123 to 90.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 605 | 44.3 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 9.8 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 8.5 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Public order | 109 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other theft | 78 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -1% |
| Burglary | 54 | 4.0 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Drugs | 50 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +6% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Todmorden; the highest is Halifax (151.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Ripponden (52.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Todmorden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup | 1,705 | 114.5 | +16% |
| Mytholmroyd | 351 | 69.8 | -29% |
| Whitworth | 624 | 98.7 | 0% |
| Rawtenstall | 1,613 | 77.8 | -21% |
| Ripponden | 289 | 52.4 | -47% |
| Burnley | 12,274 | 146.3 | +48% |
| Brierfield | 1,205 | 96.6 | -2% |
| Halifax | 13,867 | 151.6 | +53% |
Todmorden is the one area listed within Todmorden, with 100.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todmorden | Neighbourhood | 12,083 | 1,219 | 100.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Todmorden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (98).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 98 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 54 |
| On or near Halling Place | 54 |
| On or near Ridge Bank | 48 |
| On or near Durn Street | 27 |
| On or near Gordon Street | 26 |
| On or near Hare Court | 24 |
| On or near Harley Wood | 24 |
| On or near Lennox Road | 24 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 24 |
Of the 1,218 crimes in Todmorden with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 134 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 472 | 38.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 413 | 33.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| 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% |
Todmorden has an estimated population of 13,662 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Todmorden average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Todmorden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Todmorden a safe place to live?
Todmorden recorded 99.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 362nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Todmorden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 605 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (134).
Is crime in Todmorden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Todmorden was down 12% on the year before: 1,352 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,545 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Todmorden?
About 13,662 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Todmorden?
Todmorden 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.