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Crime in Upper Edge

Upper Edge had 151 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 111.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 57 Calderdale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% above the middle Calderdale area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

HX5, Calderdale · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Upper Edge

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111.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 57Calderdale rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common64 in 3 months

Month by month

41 Mar 63 Apr 58 May 52 Jun 55 Jul 44 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6442%
anti-social behaviour1711%
criminal damage1611%
theft1611%
public order149%
vehicle crime75%
drugs53%
burglary53%

Upper Edge against Calderdale

TypeUpper Edge per 1,000Middle Calderdale areaChange
Violence47.441.9▼ 6%
Burglary3.74–
Vehicle crime5.24.1–
Anti-social behaviour12.612.6▼ 45%
Theft and robbery11.97.7▲ 33%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rastrick135▲ 11%
Elland127.8▼ 6%
Fixby127.1▲ 31%
Cowcliffe115.4▲ 29%
Upper Edge111.9▼ 7%
Ainley Top70.4▼ 2%
Birchencliffe50.10%
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 Upper Edge a safe area?

Upper Edge had about 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 57 Calderdale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Upper Edge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (64), followed by anti-social behaviour (17) and criminal damage (16).