Calderdale Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Calderdale recorded a crime rate of 9.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.6% above the UK average of 7.1. This rate translates to a daily risk of approximately one reported crime for every 109 residents over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.5% of all incidents, a figure that is 67% higher than the UK average. Public order offences followed at 9.2%, with a 74% gap compared to national statistics, while criminal damage and arson made up 7.2% of reported crimes. January's seasonal context, marked by post-holiday activity and reduced retail footfall, may have influenced these patterns. The area's crime profile reflects a mix of urban and rural dynamics, with higher-than-average violent crime potentially linked to local social structures or economic factors. Meanwhile, lower rates of theft from the person (100% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (39% below UK average) suggest pockets of effective community engagement or policing. These figures highlight the need to consider both localised factors and broader national trends when assessing Calderdale's safety landscape.

January saw a 46.7% increase in shoplifting, rising from 90 to 132 incidents, a shift that may reflect post-holiday spending patterns or targeted retail theft. Public order offences also rose sharply by 28.1%, with 178 incidents recorded, a figure that is 74% above the UK average. This could indicate heightened tensions in public spaces, linked to local events or weather conditions. Conversely, burglary fell by 34.3%, from 108 to 71 cases, a decline that contrasts with the UK average for this category. Theft from the person, at 9 incidents, was 100% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community initiatives in this area. The drop in drug-related offences by 35%, from 80 to 52, may reflect seasonal factors or targeted interventions.

Calderdale's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 9.2 per 1,000 residents, a 4.7% decrease from the previous month's 9.6 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, suggests potential stabilisation in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 62 crimes per day, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 109 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric offers a broader perspective than daily counts, highlighting that while individual incidents may fluctuate, the overall risk remains consistent. Calderdale's population of 210,929 means that the crime rate is scaled to a community size typical of a mid-sized local authority, where urban and rural dynamics coexist. The drop in the crime rate compared to December may reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced footfall in retail areas during January's shorter days and post-holiday lull.