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Crime in West Vale

West Vale had 725 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 100.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 57 Calderdale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Calderdale area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

HX4, Calderdale · within 1.5 miles of the middle of West Vale

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100.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 57Calderdale rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common306 in 3 months

Month by month

220 Mar 266 Apr 251 May 273 Jun 257 Jul 195 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence30642%
anti-social behaviour9613%
public order659%
criminal damage629%
theft547%
shoplifting365%
vehicle crime284%
other crime274%

West Vale against Calderdale

TypeWest Vale per 1,000Middle Calderdale areaChange
Violence42.641.9▲ 9%
Burglary3.34▲ 14%
Vehicle crime3.94.1▼ 26%
Anti-social behaviour13.412.6▼ 36%
Theft and robbery8.47.7▲ 22%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Salterhebble128.8▼ 1%
Elland127.8▼ 6%
Exley119.6▼ 3%
Copley114.1▲ 22%
West Vale100.9▼ 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 West Vale a safe area?

West Vale had about 100.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 57 Calderdale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Vale?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (306), followed by anti-social behaviour (96) and public order (65).