Crime Rate in Brighouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brighouse

The total recorded crimes in Brighouse, Calderdale, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brighouse crime rate of 6.28 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Brighouse, encompassing approximately 14,818 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Brighouse Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Market Street with total crimes: 12
  • Whinney Hill Park with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Brighouse?

To understand the safety of Brighouse, we need to analyze Brighouse crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Calderdale:

    • In 2024, Brighouse reported a higher crime volume than the Calderdale average, with 1,785 crimes compared to 1,659. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brighouse witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

    • In 2023, Brighouse had fewer crimes than the Calderdale average, with 1,542 crimes compared to 1,556. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brighouse witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Calderdale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Calderdale, Brighouse has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Brighouse Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brighouse has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 6.28 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Calderdale, UK

In 2024, the total Brighouse crimes were 1,785. The crime rate of Brighouse in 2024 was 120.46 (year) or 10.04 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Calderdale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brighouse were around 1,542 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.06 (year) or 8.67 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Calderdale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brighouse)CrimesRank (Brighouse)CrimesRank (Brighouse)
Town374 14,818 13,464 1
Park230 22,717 22,700 2
Ovenden215 32,625 32,673 3
Illingworth and Mixenden160 61,779 62,025 4
Skircoat166 52,371 41,935 5
Elland167 41,724 71,550 7
Warley143 71,582 81,578 6
Todmorden126 81,455 91,465 9
Northowram and Shelf96 9873 15888 14
Sowerby Bridge80 131,075 111,216 10
Rastrick77 141,108 101,142 11
Ryburn93 11909 14944 13
Luddendenfoot73 15937 13994 12
Calder91 121,004 12882 15
Greetland and Stainland67 16714 17759 16
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe64 17720 16692 17

Brighouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 202419
November 202414
October 20248
September 20242
August 202419
July 202417
June 202432
May 20248

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20249
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 202412
October 20247
September 20247
August 202416
July 20245
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 755 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202558
March 202547
February 202552
January 202544
December 202461
November 202468
October 202461
September 202444
August 202454
July 202462
June 2024112
May 202450

A total of 187 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 202517
February 20258
January 202513
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 202414
August 202422
July 202414
June 202438
May 202412

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202515
February 20259
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 202418
August 202410
July 20245
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 202516
February 202510
January 20259
December 202410
November 20246
October 202411
September 20249
August 202411
July 202413
June 202436
May 20247

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Brighouse in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brighouse postcode area is presented below.

1. Market Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Whinney Hill Park (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oakhill Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
7. Martin Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Maurice Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Oakroyd Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bradford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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