Calderdale Valleys vs Bamford

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Calderdale Valleys West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Bamford Greater Manchester Police

      Calderdale Valleys vs Bamford Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Calderdale Valleys
      West Yorkshire Police
      7,812 crimes / 12m
      ↓32% trend
      35% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Bamford
      Greater Manchester Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Calderdale Valleys
      B Bamford
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      7,812
      2
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,480
      3
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓32%
      ↓33.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Calderdale Valleys
      B Bamford
      Violent Crime
      3,241 ↓34%
      2 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,046 ↓18%
      0
      Other Theft
      483 ↓38%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      413 ↓34%
      0
      Burglary
      436 ↓20%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      564 ↓30%
      0
      Drugs
      224 ↓14%
      0
      Public Order
      635 ↓38%
      0
      Robbery
      42 ↓29%
      0
      Shoplifting
      398 ↓37%
      0
      Theft from Person
      23 ↓54%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓27%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      53 ↓33%
      0
      Other Crime
      227 ↓43%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Bamford is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 14/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Calderdale Valleys safer than Bamford?

      Calderdale Valleys has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,812 crimes in the last 12 months. Bamford has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Bamford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Calderdale Valleys vs Bamford?

      Calderdale Valleys shows a year-on-year crime trend of -32% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bamford shows -33.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Calderdale Valleys and Bamford?

      In Calderdale Valleys, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,241 incidents). In Bamford, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Calderdale Valleys and Bamford?

      Calderdale Valleys recorded 1,046 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bamford recorded 0. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Calderdale Valleys vs Bamford?

      Violent crime in Calderdale Valleys totalled 3,241 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Bamford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Calderdale Valleys and Bamford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Calderdale Valleys recorded 11,480 crimes (now 7,812, a change of -32%). Bamford recorded 3 crimes previously (now 2, -33.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Calderdale Valleys and Bamford?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Calderdale Valleys has a resolution rate of 35% and Bamford has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Calderdale Valleys and Bamford?

      Calderdale Valleys falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Bamford is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Calderdale Valleys and Bamford?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Calderdale Valleys or Bamford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Calderdale Valleys and Bamford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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