Todmorden Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Todmorden's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 10.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.7% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local and national factors, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 43.1% of all recorded crimes, followed by public order offences (12.4%) and criminal damage and arson (11.7%). The dominance of violent crime is particularly striking, as it exceeds the UK average by 52%, suggesting a concentrated challenge in managing interpersonal conflicts within the community. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings and increased social activity—likely contributes to the elevated rates of public order and property crimes. While the area's relatively small population (13,633) may limit the scale of large-scale criminal networks, the per-capita rate indicates a need for targeted local interventions. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, though not yet reaching the levels of other major crime categories, is a clear warning sign, especially given the 128.6% month-on-month increase. This pattern may be linked to the area's urban character, where public spaces and commercial areas are more vulnerable to acts of vandalism during warmer months. The data also reveals a contrast in trends: while violence and property-related crimes have risen, anti-social behaviour and drugs-related incidents have decreased, indicating potential shifts in criminal activity patterns that warrant further analysis.

May 2025 saw a dramatic surge in criminal damage and arson, with a 128.6% increase from the previous month, taking incidents from seven to 16. This spike is consistent with the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to more incidents of vandalism and arson in public spaces. Concurrently, 'other crime' and 'theft from the person' both doubled compared to April, highlighting a shift in criminal focus towards less predictable and potentially more targeted activities. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 43.1% of all crimes, and are 52% above the UK average. While anti-social behaviour and drugs-related crimes decreased, these reductions are modest compared to the sharp rises in other categories. Residents should be particularly aware of the 128.6% jump in criminal damage, which may indicate a need for heightened community vigilance in shared spaces during late spring evenings.

Todmorden's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 10.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 6.2% increase from the previous month's 9.5 per 1,000. This upward trend underscores a shift in local crime dynamics, with residents facing a higher likelihood of encountering crime compared to April. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately four reported crimes each day, a figure that reflects the cumulative impact of rising incidents over the month. When viewed through the lens of monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 100 residents in Todmorden during May—a rate that, while seemingly low on an individual level, aggregates to significant community impact. This statistic is particularly relevant for households and local businesses, as it highlights the need for vigilance in shared public spaces. The population context further illustrates that, despite the area's relatively small size, the per-capita crime rate remains higher than the UK average, suggesting localized factors that may amplify risk compared to national trends.