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Burglary Rates in Sowerby Bridge

Calderdale, Yorkshire and The Humber, England

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

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Sowerby Bridge recorded 104 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 44% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

104

4.88 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,957

91.8 per 1,000 residents

44% above the UK average15% below the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average

How does Sowerby Bridge rank?

Within Calderdale

11 of 17 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

84th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

9
5
12
11
10
10
8
8
9
3
6
13
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
823
42%
Other Crime
521
27%
Anti-social Behaviour
262
13%
Burglary
104
5%
Vehicle Crime
92
5%
Drug Offences
71
4%
Shoplifting
53
3%
Robbery
20
1%
Theft from Person
11
1%

Property mix in Sowerby Bridge

Source: Census 2021 · 9,509 households

Detached 12%Semi-detached 24%Terraced 48%Flats 16%

The most common property type in Sowerby Bridge is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Sowerby Bridge homeowners

Most homes in Sowerby Bridge are terraced, 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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