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Crime in Elland

Elland had 639 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 127.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 57 Calderdale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% above the middle Calderdale area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

HX5, Calderdale · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Elland

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127.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 57Calderdale rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common264 in 3 months

Month by month

196 Mar 244 Apr 243 May 226 Jun 233 Jul 180 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Elland. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence26441%
anti-social behaviour8914%
public order559%
criminal damage508%
theft498%
shoplifting355%
vehicle crime244%
burglary234%

Elland against Calderdale

TypeElland per 1,000Middle Calderdale areaChange
Violence52.841.90%
Burglary4.64▲ 15%
Vehicle crime4.84.1▼ 27%
Anti-social behaviour17.812.6▼ 38%
Theft and robbery117.7▲ 22%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Elland127.8▼ 6%
Exley119.6▼ 3%
Upper Edge111.9▼ 7%
West Vale100.9▼ 2%
Ainley Top70.4▼ 2%
Greetland52.8▼ 31%
Holywell Green43.3▼ 26%
See every Calderdale area ranked on the crime in Calderdale page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Elland a safe area?

Elland had about 127.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 57 Calderdale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Elland?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (264), followed by anti-social behaviour (89) and public order (55).