Calderdale Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Calderdale recorded a crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 31.6% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure highlights a persistent challenge for local authorities, though the month’s data reveals nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 41.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (9.7%) and public order offences (9.0%). These figures align with Calderdale’s character as a mixed urban-rural area with a history of industrial activity, where public spaces and community interactions may contribute to higher rates of anti-social and public order crimes. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days, Bonfire Night, and the shopping rush of Black Friday—may have influenced the crime profile. decrease in violence and sexual offences from October suggests that targeted efforts or natural seasonal lulls may have played a role. The rate for violence and sexual offences (4.1 per 1,000) is 59% above the UK average, while public order offences (0.9 per 1,000) are 76% above. This contrast with categories like anti-social behaviour, which are 10% below the UK average, indicates that Calderdale’s crime profile is shaped by specific local factors. The presence of high rates in property-related crimes, such as burglary (0.5 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000), which are 61% and 14% above UK averages respectively, may reflect the area’s mix of residential and commercial zones. These findings underscore the need for tailored strategies to address the most pressing issues while building on the positive trend in reducing violent crime.

November 2024 saw a 12.2% decrease in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, from 991 to 870 incidents. This decline contrasts with the typical seasonal pressures of dark evenings and Bonfire Night, suggesting possible local interventions or natural fluctuations. Conversely, robbery rates surged by 100%, rising from 7 to 14 cases, highlighting a sharp upward trend in this category. Meanwhile, bicycle theft plummeted by 58.3%, dropping from 12 to 5 incidents, a reduction that may reflect seasonal changes or increased security measures. The breakdown also reveals that Calderdale’s rates for violence and sexual offences are 59% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 10% below. These disparities underscore the area’s unique crime profile, with public order offences (76% above UK average) and criminal damage (40% above) standing out as particularly elevated. For residents, the 100% increase in robbery is a critical data point, emphasizing the need for vigilance in high-risk areas.

Calderdale's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 10.0 per 1,000 residents, a 5.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.6 per 1,000. This marks a slight but notable downward trend despite the challenges of November, which typically sees increased activity around Bonfire Night and Black Friday. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 100 residents, a figure that provides a clear snapshot of the monthly exposure to crime. This translates to approximately 70 crimes reported per day on average, a local metric that reflects the pace of incidents in the area. While the rate remains above the UK average, the reduction from October suggests potential effectiveness in local efforts or seasonal factors, such as the transition into shorter days and reduced public events. The population context further underscores that Calderdale’s crime profile is distinct from national trends, with specific categories like violence and public order offences consistently outpacing UK averages.