Brighouse Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Brighouse’s crime rate in July 2023 remained at 8.3 per 1,000 residents, precisely matching the UK average. This figure, while statistically neutral, conceals significant variations in the types of crime experienced locally. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 46% of all incidents (125 cases). This category was 37% above the UK average (3.8 vs 2.8 per 1,000), a striking outlier that demands attention. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and festival activity—likely contributed to this trend. High foot traffic in public spaces and extended evenings may have increased opportunities for such crimes, though no definitive causal link can be established without further analysis. Anti-social behaviour (9.6% of total crimes) and other theft (8.1%) followed as the next most common categories. The latter, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 6% above the UK average, potentially reflecting the presence of retail outlets or transient populations. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 44% below the UK average, a contrast that may indicate effective community policing or environmental measures. Public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000) both aligned with the UK average, illustrating a balanced profile in these categories. The data highlights a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends, with Brighouse’s crime profile shaped by its status as a built-up area within Calderdale—a region marked by a mix of urban and rural influences.

July 2023 saw a dramatic 300% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from one reported incident in June to four. This surge, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in local criminal activity. Vehicle crime also rose by 60% (10 to 16), possibly linked to increased summer traffic or unsecured vehicles during festivals. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 40% (25 to 15), a drop that may reflect heightened community vigilance or reduced opportunities for such crimes during busy summer events. Violence and sexual offences remained 37% above the UK average (3.8 vs 2.8 per 1,000), a persistent disparity that challenges local authorities to address underlying factors. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 44% below the UK average (0.8 vs 1.4 per 1,000), suggesting that community engagement or environmental design may be curbing such incidents in Brighouse.

Brighouse's crime rate in July 2023 stood at 8.3 per 1,000 residents, a slight decrease of 2.1% from the previous month’s rate of 8.5 per 1,000. This marginal decline suggests a stabilisation in local crime trends, though it remains aligned with the UK average. On a daily basis, 9 crimes were reported each day in July, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 120 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of crime within the population. This metric, while seemingly low, invites consideration of how local factors—such as seasonal activity or community initiatives—might influence crime patterns. The population context further underscores that Brighouse’s crime experience is proportionally comparable to the UK average, yet distinct in its distribution of crime types.