Calderdale Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Calderdale, eight crimes are reported each month — a rate of 8.8 per 1,000, placing the area 29.4% above the UK average of 6.8. This translates to a tangible risk for local residents, with 1 in every 114 people experiencing a reported crime over the course of a month. The most prevalent crime type is violence and sexual offences, making up 41.1% of all reported incidents. This category alone is 44% above the UK average, suggesting a high incidence of interpersonal crime in the area. Anti-social behaviour (9.8%) and shoplifting (8.5%) follow as the next most common categories, both exceeding national rates by 3% and 40% respectively. The post-holiday season in January may contribute to these patterns, with shorter days and reduced retail footfall potentially influencing both violent and property crime trends. While shoplifting rates are typically driven by high street activity, the 40% increase over the UK average here could reflect specific local factors such as the presence of major retail hubs or targeted enforcement efforts. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of vehicle crime (3.6%) compared to the UK average may indicate effective parking management in residential areas, though this remains a minor component of the overall crime picture.

January 2026 saw sharp increases in robbery (+150%), theft from the person (+66.7%), and shoplifting (+58%) compared to the previous month. Robbery, which rose from 10 to 25 incidents, is a particularly concerning trend, though it remains at the UK average level (0.1 per 1,000). The surge in shoplifting, now at 158 incidents (0.8 per 1,000), is 40% above the UK average and may be linked to post-holiday retail activity or seasonal shifts in consumer behaviour. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 62.5% (from 8 to 3 incidents), a marked contrast to the national average of 0.1 per 1,000, which suggests potential success in local anti-theft measures or reduced cycling activity during colder weather. Vehicle crime also fell by 16.3% (from 80 to 67), though this remains below the UK average (0.4 per 1,000) — a consistent trend that may reflect Calderdale's lower density of car parks and commuter traffic compared to larger urban centres. The breakdown of crime types reveals a significant imbalance: violent crime (41.1% of total) is heavily concentrated, while property crimes make up only 26.5% (158 shoplifting + 148 public order + 122 other theft + 120 criminal damage + 68 burglary + 67 vehicle crime). This mix is starkly different from the UK profile, where property crimes typically dominate, highlighting Calderdale's unique crime dynamics.

The crime rate in January 2026 remained stable at 8.8 per 1,000 — the same as the previous month — but this figure is still 29.4% higher than the UK average. On a daily basis, Calderdale experienced approximately 60 crimes each day, a local metric that cannot be directly compared to national averages due to differing population sizes and regional variations. When considering the monthly exposure, one in every 114 residents faced a reported crime during January, a statistic that contextualises the rate in human terms. Calderdale's population of 210,929 means that the 1,853 reported crimes translate to a daily risk that is both measurable and relatable for local residents. While the overall rate has not changed significantly month-on-month, the composition of crimes has shifted — violent offences now account for a larger share of the total compared to previous months. This shift may reflect seasonal patterns, with colder weather and reduced daylight hours potentially increasing the likelihood of interpersonal conflicts. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Calderdale's crime profile is distinct from the UK average, with violent crime rates higher and property crime rates lower than expected for a local authority of its size and geographic character.