Todmorden Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Todmorden's crime profile in February 2025 reveals a combination of property and violent crime, with the latter dominating the landscape. The overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 1.5% above the UK average, a marginal difference that may reflect local socio-economic factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.9% of all crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the relatively lower property crime rate, though shoplifting and public order offences remain elevated. Seasonal context suggests that February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have contributed to the concentration of crimes indoors, linked to the area's mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics. Public order offences, at 12 cases, are 105% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by local events or community dynamics. Meanwhile, shoplifting remains a persistent issue, with 12 cases recorded—45% above the national benchmark. These patterns suggest a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly where public order and violent crime intersect. The data also highlights the importance of understanding how seasonal transitions and local geography shape crime trends, even as overall rates remain within a narrow range of the UK average.

February saw a significant 33.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, reducing from 57 cases in January to 38 in February. This decline may partly explain the overall rate drop, though violent crimes still remain 19% above the UK average. Public order offences surged 105% above the UK average, with 12 cases recorded—double the national benchmark. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, from 8 to 4 cases, a trend consistent with reduced public gatherings during winter. Possession of weapons and robbery both rose by 100%, indicating isolated spikes in specific categories. These fluctuations underscore the uneven nature of crime trends, with property crimes (33 cases) now slightly outpaced by violent crimes (38 cases), a shift that may reflect seasonal dynamics or targeted policing efforts.

Todmorden's crime rate in February 2025 dropped by 21.2% from the previous month's 8.7 per 1,000 to the current 6.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when outdoor activity wanes and community gatherings shift indoors. Locally, the average resident faced a 1-in-147 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of February, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in relation to the population of 13,633. Daily crime statistics show an average of three crimes reported each day in February, a consistent local metric that excludes UK-wide comparisons. This rate, while slightly above the UK average, reflects a marked improvement from the previous month's higher activity, potentially influenced by factors such as reduced foot traffic in retail and public spaces during colder weather.