Crime in Brighouse: statistics, rates and trends
3,339 crimes were recorded in Brighouse in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brighouse at a glance
- Crime trends in Brighouse
- Types of crime in Brighouse
- Brighouse compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Brighouse
- Streets with the most crime in Brighouse
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brighouse
- Population and deprivation in Brighouse
- Questions about crime in Brighouse
- About this data
3,339 crimes were recorded in Brighouse in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,378 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Brighouse has the 346th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brighouse | Calderdale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,339 | 24,636 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.6 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 33,182 | 210,929 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brighouse was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,712 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (3,104). Over the whole period it fell 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,339 | 100.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,189 | 96.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,104 | 93.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,321 | 100.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,449 | 103.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,257 | 98.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,566 | 107.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,712 | 111.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,567 | 107.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 362 |
| June 2026 | 322 |
| May 2026 | 318 |
| April 2026 | 270 |
| March 2026 | 288 |
| February 2026 | 283 |
| January 2026 | 235 |
| December 2025 | 224 |
| November 2025 | 236 |
| October 2025 | 252 |
| September 2025 | 263 |
| August 2025 | 286 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brighouse over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+81%) and drugs (+59%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-45%) and burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,378 | 41.5 | 1.21 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 426 | 12.8 | 1.55 | +81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 300 | 9.0 | 0.59 | -4% |
| Public order | 252 | 7.6 | 1.14 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 213 | 6.4 | 0.95 | +7% |
| Other theft | 208 | 6.3 | 0.98 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 163 | 4.9 | 1.00 | +8% |
| Burglary | 116 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -33% |
| Other crime | 105 | 3.2 | 1.50 | -5% |
| Drugs | 100 | 3.0 | 0.92 | +59% |
| Robbery | 32 | 1.0 | 0.71 | +28% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 0.8 | 0.78 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brighouse
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brighouse recorded 1,378 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brighouse
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brighouse recorded 426 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brighouse
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brighouse recorded 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brighouse
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brighouse recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brighouse
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brighouse recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brighouse
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brighouse recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brighouse
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brighouse recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brighouse
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brighouse recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brighouse
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brighouse recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brighouse
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brighouse recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brighouse
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brighouse recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brighouse
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brighouse recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brighouse
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brighouse recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brighouse
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brighouse recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Brighouse, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brighouse.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brighouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elland | 1,891 | 123.8 | +23% |
| Shelf and Northowram | 306 | 50.4 | -50% |
| Cleckheaton | 1,501 | 121.4 | +21% |
| Liversedge | 1,674 | 102.9 | +2% |
| Huddersfield | 17,335 | 115.5 | +15% |
| Halifax | 13,947 | 152.5 | +52% |
| Mirfield | 1,673 | 82.9 | -18% |
| Gomersal and Birkenshaw | 1,193 | 74.0 | -26% |
3 areas within Brighouse, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Brighouse had the highest rate (147.3 per 1,000) and Hipperholme and Lightcliffe the lowest (63.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighouse | Neighbourhood | 11,226 | 1,654 | 147.3 |
| Rastrick | Neighbourhood | 12,134 | 1,068 | 88.0 |
| Hipperholme and Lightcliffe | Neighbourhood | 11,727 | 747 | 63.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Brighouse over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 177 |
| On or near Market Street | 130 |
| On or near Parking Area | 120 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 95 |
| On or near Whinney Hill Park | 92 |
| On or near Oakhill Road | 84 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near Axminster Drive | 66 |
| On or near Spring Street | 61 |
| On or near Close Lea Avenue | 50 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brighouse over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,049 | 31.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 868 | 26.0% |
| Under investigation | 400 | 12.0% |
| Not recorded | 300 | 9.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 259 | 7.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 164 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 88 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 79 | 2.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 58 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 40 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.3% |
Brighouse has an estimated population of 33,182. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brighouse sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brighouse |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 4.2% |
Is Brighouse a safe place to live?
Brighouse recorded 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Brighouse?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,378 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (426).
Is crime in Brighouse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brighouse was up 5% on the year before: 3,339 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,189 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brighouse?
Brighouse is policed by West Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Brighouse. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.