Total Crime Rate
33.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
22.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Wharfedale Mount area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Northowram and Shelf , and the 99th lowest crime rate of 684 local areas in Calderdale .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wharfedale Mount (HX3 7NF) in the last 12 months was 33.1 per 1,000 residents and was 56.2% lower than the Northowram and Shelf average (75.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wharfedale Mount (HX3 7NF), the main crime hotspot is near Airedale Drive. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Northowram and Shelf| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Cock Hill Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Belle Vue Road | Under investigation |
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