Brighouse Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Brighouse recorded a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents in January 2026, placing it 5.9% above the UK average of 6.8. This figure reflects a shift in crime patterns compared to previous months, with violent crimes dominating the overall profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.7% of all crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category by 20%. Shoplifting followed at 15.7%, with a UK average comparison showing this category was 93% below Brighouse’s rate. Public order offences contributed 7.7%, another area where local rates were 43% above the UK average. Seasonal factors likely played a role in these trends, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain the lower prevalence of outdoor crimes. However, the persistence of high rates in property-related offences like shoplifting suggests ongoing challenges in retail environments. The area’s mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics may contribute to these dynamics, with local amenities and community spaces influencing crime distribution. While the overall rate remains slightly elevated compared to the UK, the data highlights specific areas for targeted intervention, particularly in retail security and public order management.

January 2026 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, with shoplifting surging by 131.3% compared to December, rising from 16 to 37 incidents. Public order offences also spiked by 125%, doubling from 8 to 18 cases, a trend that may reflect heightened tensions in community spaces during colder months. Possession of weapons rose by 200%, jumping from one reported incident to three, a concerning development that could indicate shifts in local criminal activity. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 33.3%, declining from nine to six, linked to seasonal changes in illicit activity. Violent crimes remained the most significant category, with a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—20% above the UK average—highlighting the need for continued focus on addressing interpersonal conflicts. The local rate for criminal damage and arson was 17% below the UK average, a potential indicator of effective community engagement or environmental factors reducing such incidents. These fluctuations underscore the importance of monitoring specific crime types to inform targeted policing and community initiatives, ensuring resources are allocated where they are most needed.

Brighouse’s crime rate in January 2026 was 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.8. This rise, though modest in percentage terms, translates to 235 crimes reported over 31 days—roughly 8 crimes per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to one reported crime for every 139 residents, a figure that provides context for individual risk perception. Compared to the UK average, Brighouse’s rate remains slightly elevated, but the local crime profile diverges in several categories. For example, anti-social behaviour was 57% below the UK average, suggesting that community-based initiatives or local demographics may be contributing to this lower rate. The daily crime count, while consistent with historical trends for the area, highlights the ongoing need for vigilance in high-traffic zones. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the overall increase, certain crime types like burglary and robbery remain significantly below UK averages, indicating that Brighouse’s unique socio-economic and geographical factors may be influencing these outcomes. These comparisons offer a nuanced view of the area’s security landscape, balancing local challenges with broader national trends.