Crime Rates at Orchard Rise, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1EJ

Orchard Rise area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Luddendenfoot , and the 75th lowest crime rate of 685 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 Orchard Rise (HX6 1EJ) in the last 12 months was 29.3 per 1,000 residents and was 58.2% lower than the Luddendenfoot average (70.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Orchard Rise (HX6 1EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Moorland View. Police recorded 60 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.