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Crime in Walsden

Walsden had 40 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 45th of 57 Calderdale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% below the middle Calderdale area. Crime was up 60% on the three months before.

OL14, Calderdale · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Walsden

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60.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
45 of 57Calderdale rank1st is the highest rate
+60%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common10 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 8 Apr 9 May 12 Jun 14 Jul 14 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1025%
anti-social behaviour820%
criminal damage718%
theft410%
weapons25%
other crime25%
public order25%
burglary25%

Walsden against Calderdale

TypeWalsden per 1,000Middle Calderdale areaChange
Violence15.241.9▼ 37%
Burglary34–
Vehicle crime34.1–
Anti-social behaviour12.112.6–
Theft and robbery6.17.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Todmorden103.5▼ 7%
Lydgate (OL14)100.4▲ 12%
Walsden60.7▲ 60%
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 Walsden a safe area?

Walsden had about 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 45 of 57 Calderdale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Walsden?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (10), followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and criminal damage (7).