Todmorden Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Todmorden's crime profile in January 2025, accounting for nearly half (48.3%) of the 118 total crimes recorded. This category alone sits 67% above the UK average, with 57 incidents reported at a rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents. The area's crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents places it 22.5% above the UK average of 7.1, reflecting a persistent challenge in addressing violent crime. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this pattern, as January's post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours may amplify tensions in public spaces. While property crimes make up 34.7% of the total, the most striking contrast lies in violent crime's disproportionate share compared to national trends. Shoplifting, though smaller in scale (15.3% of total crimes), also shows a stark 110% deviation from the UK average. The area's built-up character within Calderdale—marked by its historic town centre and retail presence—likely fuels both violent incidents and shoplifting, particularly during periods of reduced footfall. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, saw a 100% increase from zero to eight incidents, suggesting emerging patterns that warrant monitoring. This mix of elevated violence and property crime contrasts with the UK's broader trend of declining vehicle crime and burglary, indicating distinct local dynamics that may reflect Todmorden's unique social and economic context.

January 2025 witnessed dramatic month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. Shoplifting surged by 800% from two incidents to 18, marking the most significant jump in the dataset. This spike may reflect seasonal factors, such as post-holiday retail activity or targeted theft in local shops. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson doubled from seven to 14 incidents, a 100% increase that could indicate heightened vandalism during colder weather or unaddressed community tensions. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to eight incidents, suggesting a new pattern of disruptive activity that may require closer attention from local authorities. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by two-thirds (66.7%) from six to two incidents, linked to seasonal shifts in illicit activity or increased enforcement. Other theft decreased by 25% (from four to three). The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 48.3% of all incidents—places Todmorden 67% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a critical area for intervention. The town's anti-social behaviour rate is 39% below the UK average, presenting an anomaly that could indicate effective local strategies or underreporting in other areas.

Todmorden's crime rate in January 2025 (8.7 per 1,000 residents) represents a 31.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.6 per 1,000, underscoring a sharp upward trend. This equates to roughly four crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while lower than national averages for certain categories, reflects significant local pressures. On a monthly basis, the area's population of 13,633 experienced one reported crime for every 116 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents for residents. This monthly exposure rate, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, highlights the proportion of the population affected by crime within the built-up area. The contrast with the UK average is most pronounced in violent crime, where Todmorden's rate of 4.2 per 1,000 is 67% higher than the national average of 2.5 per 1,000. This divergence may stem from the area's character as a historic town centre with mixed-use spaces that can facilitate confrontations. Conversely, categories like burglary and vehicle crime fall below the UK average by 33% and 51% respectively, suggesting that Todmorden's crime profile is shaped by unique local factors. The population-scaled perspective—where nearly one in every 116 residents faces a reported crime in a single month—emphasises the tangible impact of these statistics on daily life in the area.