Brighouse Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brighouse's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.4% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and national trends, with the area's built-up character contributing to higher rates of interpersonal crime compared to more rural counterparts. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.3% of all reported crimes. This dominance of violent crime is consistent with the nature of Brighouse as a densely populated built-up area within Calderdale, where proximity and social interactions may increase the likelihood of such incidents. Public order offences followed with 8.0% of total crimes, also significantly above the UK average. These figures suggest a need for targeted community initiatives addressing both individual and environmental factors that contribute to these crime types. Seasonal context in January typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain the lower incidence of outdoor crimes compared to other months. However, the persistence of high violent crime rates despite these seasonal factors indicates deeper systemic issues that may require long-term solutions. The data also shows a notable disparity in crime distribution, with property crimes comprising only 29.1% of the total (69 incidents), compared to 70.9% for violent crimes. This imbalance is consistent with the characteristics of built-up areas where interpersonal conflicts often dominate over property-related offences. The UK average for violent crimes is 2.5 per 1,000, meaning Brighouse's rate of 3.8 per 1,000 is 51% higher, highlighting the need for comparative analysis with other similar urban centres. While the overall rate is slightly above the national average, the stability in the month-on-month comparison suggests no immediate spikes or declines that would warrant urgent intervention. The data also reveals a significant gap between Brighouse and the UK average for certain crime types, such as anti-social behaviour, which was 59% below the national average. This could be attributed to local policing strategies or community engagement efforts that have effectively reduced such incidents. However, the higher rates of violence and public order offences indicate areas where further action may be required. The seasonal nature of January, with its post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall, may have contributed to some of these patterns, but the persistent high levels of violent crime suggest that other factors are at play. Understanding these patterns requires a nuanced approach that considers both local conditions and broader national trends.

Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 52.3% of all incidents and 51% above the UK average. This dominance of violent crime is consistent with Brighouse's position as a built-up area within Calderdale, where community density may contribute to higher interpersonal conflicts. Theft from the person surged by 100% month-on-month, rising from zero to three incidents. This increase, though small in absolute terms, may signal heightened vulnerability in specific locations such as public transport hubs or late-night retail areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 55.6%, a significant decline that could reflect the impact of seasonal factors like reduced social gatherings during the post-holiday period. Shoplifting also rose by 44.4%, linked to increased retail footfall during January sales events or targeted theft in specific stores. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in the area, with some categories responding strongly to seasonal rhythms while others remain stable.

Brighouse's crime rate in January 2025 remained stable at 7.2 per 1,000, a 0.8% decrease from December's 7.3 per 1,000. This suggests no significant shift in overall crime levels despite seasonal factors. Locally, 8 crimes were reported daily on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in the built-up area. Over the course of January, one crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, highlighting the monthly exposure rate for the population of 32,750. While this figure is slightly above the UK average, the stability in the rate compared to December indicates no sharp spikes or declines. The daily crime count, though consistent with previous months, underscores the need for ongoing community vigilance, particularly given the higher proportion of violent crimes compared to the UK average. This stability contrasts with the seasonal context of January, which typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, factors that may partly explain the lower incidence of outdoor crimes.