Crime in Brighouse, Calderdale: statistics, rates and trends
1,656 crimes were recorded in Brighouse, Calderdale in the 12 months to August 2026, 147.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brighouse, Calderdale at a glance
- Crime trends in Brighouse, Calderdale
- Types of crime in Brighouse, Calderdale
- Brighouse, Calderdale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brighouse, Calderdale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brighouse, Calderdale
- Demographics of Brighouse, Calderdale
- Questions about crime in Brighouse, Calderdale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (614), shoplifting (296) and anti-social behaviour (145) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 453rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Brighouse, Calderdale | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,656 | 24,413 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 147.5 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,226 | 210,929 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brighouse, Calderdale peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,830 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,452). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,656 | 147.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,492 | 132.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,588 | 141.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,523 | 135.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,798 | 160.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,452 | 129.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,664 | 148.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,812 | 161.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,830 | 163.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 130 |
| July 2026 | 190 |
| June 2026 | 155 |
| May 2026 | 160 |
| April 2026 | 135 |
| March 2026 | 137 |
| February 2026 | 136 |
| January 2026 | 124 |
| December 2025 | 112 |
| November 2025 | 133 |
| October 2025 | 132 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brighouse, Calderdale recorded notably more shoplifting (3.1 times the national rate), other crime (2.1 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (60% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 130 to 296 and drugs rose from 38 to 57, while burglary fell from 67 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 614 | 54.7 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 296 | 26.4 | 8.5 | +128% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 12.9 | 15.4 | +39% |
| Public order | 119 | 10.6 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 101 | 9.0 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 7.0 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Drugs | 57 | 5.1 | 3.3 | +50% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.9 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Other crime | 50 | 4.5 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brighouse, Calderdale; the highest is Town, Calderdale (304.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Greetland and Stainland (50.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brighouse, Calderdale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rastrick | 1,056 | 87.0 | -41% |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe | 730 | 62.2 | -58% |
| Elland | 1,695 | 138.0 | -6% |
| Town | 4,075 | 304.3 | +106% |
| Northowram and Shelf | 683 | 58.3 | -60% |
| Skircoat | 1,698 | 121.2 | -18% |
| Park | 2,569 | 146.1 | -1% |
| Greetland and Stainland | 561 | 50.9 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Brighouse, Calderdale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Market Street” and “Supermarket” (129 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Street | 129 |
| On or near Supermarket | 129 |
| On or near Parking Area | 108 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 101 |
| On or near Whinney Hill Park | 89 |
| On or near Oakhill Road | 88 |
| On or near Spring Street | 60 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Alegar Street | 41 |
| On or near Water Street | 35 |
Of the 1,511 crimes in Brighouse, Calderdale with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 145 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 482 | 31.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 466 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 181 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 164 | 10.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 69 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 55 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Brighouse, Calderdale has an estimated population of 11,226 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (28%, against 22%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brighouse, Calderdale average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brighouse, Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Brighouse, Calderdale a safe place to live?
Brighouse, Calderdale recorded 147.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 453rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Brighouse, Calderdale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 614 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (296).
Is crime in Brighouse, Calderdale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brighouse, Calderdale was up 11% on the year before: 1,656 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,492 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brighouse, Calderdale?
About 11,226 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brighouse, Calderdale?
Brighouse, Calderdale is policed by West Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.