Brighouse Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 32,750, Brighouse's 243 recorded crimes in November 2023 equate to one reported crime for every 135 residents—a figure that contextualises the scale of crime in a localised way. At 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 1.3% below the UK average of 7.5, reflecting a slight edge in safety compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.3% of all incidents, followed by public order (9.5%) and vehicle crime (8.6%). These figures align with the seasonal rhythm of November, which sees darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night potentially increasing tensions in public spaces. The prominence of violence and sexual offences may also relate to Brighouse's character as a mixed-use town with a combination of residential and commercial areas, where late-night activity and local events could contribute to higher rates. Public order offences, meanwhile, often correlate with areas of high foot traffic or social gatherings, which Brighouse likely experiences in its town centre during the month. Vehicle crime, though relatively low compared to the UK average, may be influenced by increased retail activity during Black Friday, drawing attention to parked vehicles in busy areas. These patterns illustrate how local conditions and seasonal factors shape the crime profile, even within a rate that is broadly in line with national expectations.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime surging by 133.3% to 21 incidents—a jump from 9 in the previous month. This increase could be linked to heightened retail activity around Black Friday, which may have drawn more vehicles to town centres, creating opportunities for theft or vandalism. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 35.3% to 11 incidents, reflecting heightened policing efforts or seasonal changes in retail security measures. The violent crime category, which already exceeds the UK average by 16%, remained the dominant threat, with 98 incidents reported. This figure is particularly striking given that Brighouse's overall rate is slightly below the national average, suggesting a concentration of violent incidents in specific areas or demographics. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents were 62% below the UK average, indicating that community-focused interventions or local norms may be curbing such disturbances. The sharp rise in 'other crime' (+100%) to 10 incidents highlights an emerging category that requires further analysis, though it may include minor offences or unclassified incidents. These fluctuations underscore the importance of monitoring specific crime types, as overall rates can mask significant variations in individual categories that may require targeted responses.

Brighouse's crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents in November 2023 is a 0.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.5, indicating a stable trend over time. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 8 crimes per day, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 135 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is consistent with the area's long-term crime picture, the distribution of crime types has shifted. For instance, vehicle crime, which rose sharply in November, contrasts with the previous month's focus on shoplifting. This shift may reflect changing patterns in local activity, such as the impact of Black Friday on retail environments versus the usual dynamics of November's darker evenings. The population context also reveals that Brighouse's crime rate, though slightly below the UK average, is not significantly different from national levels—only 0.1 per 1,000 residents lower. This suggests that the area's crime profile is broadly in line with national trends, albeit with unique local variations in specific categories. For residents, the daily crime count provides a tangible measure of risk, helping to contextualise how often incidents occur in their immediate environment. These figures, when combined with the breakdown of crime types, offer a nuanced picture of safety that goes beyond raw numbers, allowing for a more informed understanding of local conditions.