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Burglary Rates in Northowram and Shelf

Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Northowram and Shelf recorded 74 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 90% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

74

6.42 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

781

67.8 per 1,000 residents

90% above the UK average12% above the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average

How does Northowram and Shelf rank?

Within Calderdale

4 of 17 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

92th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

7
9
6
4
7
9
10
14
4
2
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
272
35%
Other Crime
230
29%
Burglary
74
9%
Vehicle Crime
69
9%
Anti-social Behaviour
69
9%
Shoplifting
44
6%
Drug Offences
16
2%
Robbery
5
1%
Theft from Person
2
0%

Property mix in Northowram and Shelf

Source: Census 2021 · 5,214 households

Detached 23%Semi-detached 37%Terraced 30%Flats 9%

The most common property type in Northowram and Shelf is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Northowram and Shelf homeowners

Most homes in Northowram and Shelf are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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