Calderdale Valleys vs Leeds West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Calderdale Valleys West Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Leeds West West Yorkshire Police

      Calderdale Valleys vs Leeds West Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Calderdale Valleys
      West Yorkshire Police
      11,693 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      26.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Leeds West
      West Yorkshire Police
      20,695 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Calderdale Valleys
      B Leeds West
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,693
      20,695
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,238
      21,520
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Calderdale Valleys
      B Leeds West
      Violent Crime
      4,851 ↑0%
      8,798 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,524 ↑28%
      1,671 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      738 ↓4%
      1,175 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      600 ↓6%
      1,154 ↓28%
      Burglary
      634 ↑19%
      1,251 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      818 ↓1%
      1,424 ↓12%
      Drugs
      306 ↑16%
      482 ↑4%
      Public Order
      973 ↓2%
      1,514 ↓6%
      Robbery
      71 ↑61%
      296 ↑27%
      Shoplifting
      634 ↑6%
      1,869 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      43 ↓7%
      102 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      41 ↑28%
      163 ↑12%
      Possession of Weapons
      79 ↑3%
      192 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      381 ↑6%
      604 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leeds West is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Calderdale Valleys safer than Leeds West?

      Calderdale Valleys has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,693 crimes in the last 12 months. Leeds West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 20,695 crimes. Leeds West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Calderdale Valleys vs Leeds West?

      Calderdale Valleys shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leeds West shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Calderdale Valleys, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,851 incidents). In Leeds West, it is Violent Crime (8,798 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Calderdale Valleys recorded 1,524 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leeds West recorded 1,671. 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 Leeds West?

      Violent crime in Calderdale Valleys totalled 4,851 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 8,798 in Leeds West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Calderdale Valleys recorded 11,238 crimes (now 11,693, a change of +4.1%). Leeds West recorded 21,520 crimes previously (now 20,695, -3.8%).

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

      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 26.7% and Leeds West has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Calderdale Valleys and Leeds West?

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

      What data is used to compare Calderdale Valleys and Leeds West?

      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 Leeds West on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.