Todmorden Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Todmorden’s crime profile in November 2025 reveals a stark imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape. Of the 102 recorded crimes, nearly half (50) were violent, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This contrasts with shoplifting and burglary, which accounted for 11.8% and 8.8% of total crimes respectively. The area’s crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 places it 2.7% above the UK average. Seasonal factors likely contributed to this pattern: the dark evenings of November may have increased opportunities for violent crimes, while Black Friday shopping likely drove the 100% rise in shoplifting. Burglary, though lower in absolute terms, remains 133% above the UK average, possibly reflecting the area’s built-up nature and proximity to retail hubs. These trends highlight a community where public safety challenges are concentrated in violent incidents, with property crime rates fluctuating in line with seasonal retail activity. The data suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas during evenings and major shopping periods.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting and drug-related crimes, with shoplifting doubling from 6 to 12 incidents and drug offences rising 200% from 1 to 3. This shift contrasts with declines in public order offences (-60%) and criminal damage and arson (-83.3%), potentially linked to seasonal changes in social activity and weather. The violent crime category, at 50 incidents (49% of total), remains 44% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent challenge in managing aggression and sexual offences. Meanwhile, burglary, though still 133% above the UK average, showed no significant change in absolute terms. For residents, the 100% increase in shoplifting may signal a need for heightened vigilance in retail areas during November, particularly around Black Friday promotions. The stark divergence between violent crime rates and property crime rates also highlights the importance of addressing root causes of violence, such as alcohol-fuelled incidents or domestic disputes, which may be amplified by the shortening days and colder weather.

Todmorden’s crime rate in November 2025 (7.5 per 1,000) marked a 5.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.9, reflecting a slight but measurable improvement in overall safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, remains a regular concern for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the population of 13,633, illustrates the frequency of incidents in a relatively small community. This rate is higher than the UK average for several categories, particularly in violence and sexual offences, which are 44% above the national benchmark. However, the decline from October suggests that recent initiatives or natural seasonal trends may have begun to mitigate risks. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the need for community-focused strategies, as even a small number of incidents can have a disproportionate impact in a tightly knit area like Todmorden. Residents may find the 1-in-134 monthly exposure figure useful for understanding the likelihood of encountering crime, though the area’s unique characteristics—such as its proximity to Calderdale’s urban centres—mean that local conditions must be considered alongside national averages.