Brighouse Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 brought stark contrasts in Brighouse's crime profile, with burglary surging by 125% to 18 incidents. This spike, while notable, occurred alongside a 3.7% overall drop in the area's crime rate compared to March, bringing it to 7.9 per 1,000 residents—2.6% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for nearly half of all reported crimes (48.6%), a figure 48% higher than the UK average. This pattern aligns with Brighouse's character as a built-up area within Calderdale, where urban density and social interactions may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors, such as the Easter period and increased outdoor activity in spring, likely influenced the mix of crimes, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences showing a 13% increase above the UK average. However, the area's performance on certain categories, like anti-social behaviour (51% below UK average) and shoplifting (40% below UK average), suggests effective policing or community initiatives. The interplay between these trends—rising property crime against stable or declining violent crime—points to a complex picture that requires nuanced analysis. While the overall rate remains slightly elevated, the month-on-month reduction and specific areas of improvement indicate that local efforts may be having an impact. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in burglary and theft from the person, while celebrating the progress in reducing other categories.

April 2024 saw a dramatic 125% increase in burglary, rising from 8 to 18 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 57.1% rise in 'other crime' and a doubling of theft from the person, contrasts sharply with declines in robbery (-66.7%) and vehicle crime (-30.8%). Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (48.6% of total crimes), significantly outpacing the UK average by 48%. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 51% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures in this area. The 125% spike in burglary may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased house occupancy during Easter or changes in property security practices. Residents might find the 100% increase in theft from the person noteworthy, as it indicates a specific vulnerability requiring targeted awareness campaigns.

Brighouse's crime rate in April 2024 (7.9 per 1,000) marks a 3.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.2 per 1,000. This decline suggests a slight improvement in local safety. above the UK average. On a daily basis, approximately 9 crimes were reported each day in April, translating to one crime for every 127 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to the population size. The reduction in robbery (from 3 to 1) and criminal damage and arson (from 22 to 13) may reflect seasonal shifts, such as reduced outdoor activity during Easter or changes in community engagement. However, the increase in burglary and other crime categories indicates areas requiring closer attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Brighouse's crime levels, while slightly elevated, are manageable within the context of its community size.