Brighouse Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brighouse's July 2025 crime rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents places it 14% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the area's distinct crime profile. The most significant outlier is the rate of violence and sexual offences, which stands at 4.3 per 1,000 — 41% above the UK average. This category accounts for 44.4% of all crimes reported, far exceeding its share in the national context. The prominence of violent crime is consistent with July's seasonal context, a month marked by festivals, open-air events, and extended daylight hours that may contribute to increased social interactions and, consequently, incidents of violence. The data also reveals a sharp contrast in property crime trends: burglary rates are 122% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour and other theft-related offences are below national levels. This divergence may reflect Brighouse's built-up character, where proximity to commercial hubs and public spaces could heighten risks for property crimes but reduce opportunities for anti-social behaviour due to higher visibility. The breakdown of crimes further highlights the area's unique challenges, with vehicle crime and burglary both exceeding UK averages by significant margins. These trends, when viewed through the lens of Brighouse's local context — a small urban centre within Calderdale — suggest that factors such as the density of public spaces, the timing of summer events, and the interplay between residential and commercial areas may play a role in shaping the crime profile. While the overall rate is elevated, the specific categories that stand out offer insight into the area's vulnerabilities, pointing to the need for targeted strategies to address violence and property-related crimes.

July 2025 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons, with incidents rising from 2 to 4, and a similar jump in bicycle theft, from 0 to 1. Vehicle crime also surged by 75%, climbing from 12 to 21, suggesting potential links to increased foot traffic during summer festivals. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 50%, from 2 to 1, and anti-social behaviour fell by 14%, from 43 to 37. The crime mix reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with burglary rates in Brighouse 122% above the national figure and violent crimes 41% higher. These discrepancies may reflect local factors such as the area's built-up nature and the impact of seasonal events. For residents, the 10 crimes per day figure underscores the need for vigilance, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or during evening events.

Brighouse's crime rate in July 2025 rose to 9.8 per 1,000 residents, a 23.0% increase from the previous month's 7.9 per 1,000. This places the area 14% above the UK average, a gap that has widened over recent months. Daily crime figures show approximately 10 crimes reported each day in July, a localised metric that reflects the built-up area's density and activity. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 102 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. This rate is higher than the UK average when considering the area's population size. The increase is consistent with seasonal patterns in July, a month marked by festivals and outdoor events that may contribute to higher visibility of certain crimes, such as public order offences and violence. However, the sharp rise in violent crimes and burglary suggests deeper factors at play, potentially linked to local dynamics rather than transient seasonal influences.