Brighouse Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brighouse’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 7.4% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate, while slightly elevated, reflects a combination of local factors and broader regional trends. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (37.8% of all incidents), anti-social behaviour (12.6%), and shoplifting (11.9%). These figures suggest a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial activity, where interpersonal conflicts and retail theft are significant concerns. The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month may have influenced certain crime patterns. For instance, shoplifting rates were 59% above the UK average, potentially driven by increased tourism or retail activity, while burglary rates decreased by 57.1% from July, due to heightened police presence or seasonal shifts in property occupancy. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average for some categories, remained a dominant category, with a rate 15% above the national figure. This may be consistent with Brighouse’s character as a commuter town with a mix of urban and semi-rural features, where social interactions and public spaces contribute to higher levels of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 25% below the UK average, indicating effective local efforts to manage minor disturbances, though this does not eliminate the need for continued vigilance. The overall picture illustrates a built-up area navigating typical challenges of population density and seasonal fluctuations, with some categories showing marked improvements and others remaining areas of concern.

The most notable decline in August 2025 was a 57.1% reduction in burglary, dropping from 21 incidents in July to 9. This sharp decrease, though unexplained by the data, may reflect seasonal changes in property occupancy during the peak holiday period. Concurrently, vehicle crime fell by 47.6%, with incidents declining from 21 to 11. These reductions contrast with increases in theft from the person and robbery, both doubling from 1 to 2 and 2 to 4 respectively, though these remain low in absolute terms. Brighouse’s violence and sexual offences rate (3.3 per 1,000) was 15% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent concern in this category. Conversely, anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) was 25% below the UK average, suggesting effective community management of minor disturbances. The 59% above UK average rate for shoplifting (1.0 per 1,000) may indicate heightened retail activity or increased foot traffic during August’s peak tourism period. Residents may find the burglary decline particularly noteworthy, as it aligns with the seasonal context of empty homes and heightened police visibility in tourist areas.

Brighouse's crime rate in August 2025 (8.7 per 1,000) marked a 10.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.8 per 1,000. This reduction, while modest, suggests a potential stabilisation in local crime trends following a peak in July. Daily crime figures show an average of 9 crimes reported each day, a consistent number that reflects the area’s typical rhythm of activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 115 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of criminal activity relative to the population of 32,750. This monthly exposure provides a tangible benchmark for residents: in any given month, roughly 0.8% of the population would experience a reported crime. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while Brighouse’s rate remains above the UK average, the absolute number of crimes per capita is not exceptionally high compared to similar-sized built-up areas in Calderdale. The decline from July’s rate may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the winding down of summer tourism, though this remains speculative without further data.