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Crime in Sowood

Sowood had 24 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 46th of 57 Calderdale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle Calderdale area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.

HX4, Calderdale · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Sowood

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60.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
46 of 57Calderdale rank1st is the highest rate
+26%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 4 Apr 12 May 9 Jun 6 Jul 9 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Sowood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence938%
anti-social behaviour833%
criminal damage417%
other crime14%
public order14%
drugs14%

Sowood against Calderdale

TypeSowood per 1,000Middle Calderdale areaChange
Violence22.641.9▼ 10%
Burglary04–
Vehicle crime04.1–
Anti-social behaviour20.112.6–
Theft and robbery07.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sowood60.3▲ 26%
Salendine Nook49.6▼ 2%
Scapegoat Hill44.6▲ 25%
Holywell Green43.3▼ 26%
Mount41.8▼ 14%
Stainland35▼ 19%
Outlane33.9▲ 23%
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 Sowood a safe area?

Sowood had about 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 46 of 57 Calderdale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sowood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and criminal damage (4).