Total Crime Rate
17.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Square area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Calder , and the 27th 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 Square (HX7 8NN) in the last 12 months was 17.4 per 1,000 residents and was 79.8% lower than the Calder average (86.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Square (HX7 8NN), the main crime hotspot is near Nest Estate. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Calder| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Nordene Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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