Brighouse Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Brighouse during March 2025 reveals a distinct profile shaped by the area's built-up urban character and seasonal transitions. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.8% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This concentration of violent crime may reflect the area's role as a commuter hub within Calderdale, where transient populations and late-night social activities could contribute to heightened tensions. Public order offences also featured prominently, at 10.6% of total crimes, 64% above the UK average. This could align with the extended evenings of March, when increased foot traffic in local centres might amplify disputes or disorder. Anti-social behaviour, while contributing 9.5% of crimes, was 36% below the UK average, suggesting that community initiatives or local policing strategies may be effectively addressing nuisance-related incidents. The seasonal context of March—marking the transition to spring—may also influence patterns, with longer daylight hours altering the timing and nature of criminal activity. For instance, shoplifting decreased by 10.3% compared to February, linked to retailers adjusting security measures in anticipation of Easter sales or shifting consumer behaviour. However, the rise in 'other crime'—a category encompassing unclassified offences—by 116.7% raises questions about underreporting or evolving criminal tactics. The area's overall crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000, 10.3% above the UK average, underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in reducing violent and public order incidents. This data illustrates that while Brighouse's crime picture differs from national trends, its unique demographic and geographic factors—such as proximity to major transport links and the presence of local amenities—play a critical role in shaping the balance of criminal activity.

March 2025 saw significant fluctuations in Brighouse's crime profile, with possession of weapons rising by 200% and 'other crime' increasing by 116.7% compared to February. These spikes, particularly in unclassified categories, may reflect underreported or newly emerging criminal activities. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 10.3%, potentially linked to seasonal retail patterns or increased policing in high-street areas. The area's violent crime rate—3.3 per 1,000—remains 21% above the UK average, while public order offences surged 64% above the national benchmark. This contrast with anti-social behaviour, which is 36% below the UK average, highlights a combination of local community dynamics and broader societal trends. For residents, the 37.8% share of violent crimes in the overall tally offers a clear indicator of the most pressing safety concern in the area.

Brighouse's crime rate in March 2025 rose to 8.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 17.4% increase from February's 7.4 per 1,000. This shift places the area 10.3% above the UK average, a gap that has widened since the previous month. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately nine crimes reported each day in March, a figure that may feel more pronounced in densely populated zones or high-traffic areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 116 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents against the local population. This rate is higher than the UK average when considering specific categories such as violence and public order offences, which are represented in Brighouse’s crime mix. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the absolute number of crimes is relatively low compared to larger urban centres, the concentration of certain types of crime creates a distinct profile for Brighouse compared to the national average.