Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 15,115 residents, Brough recorded 31 crimes in December 2023, equating to a crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 people. This represents a striking 70.8% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, highlighting the area's relatively low crime profile. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (29% of total crimes), followed by other theft (22.6%) and criminal damage and arson (12.9%). These figures align with the seasonal context of December, a period marked by Christmas shopping, extended dark evenings, and holiday-related activity. While violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, their rate of 0.6 per 1,000 was 77% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local factors—such as community cohesion and effective policing—may contribute to this disparity. Other theft, though lower than the UK average (15% below), saw a sharp increase of 133.3% compared to November, potentially linked to festive shopping patterns. The low overall crime rate contrasts with national trends, indicating that Brough's built-up area status within a rural county may create a unique balance between urban and rural characteristics, with limited commercial density reducing opportunities for certain crime types.

December 2023 witnessed significant shifts in crime patterns, with other theft surging by 133.3% (3 to 7 cases) and anti-social behaviour doubling from 0 to 2 incidents. These increases may partly explain the overall 3.5% rise in the monthly crime rate from 2.0 to 2.1 per 1,000 residents. Conversely, burglary fell by 40% (from 5 to 3 cases), possibly reflecting seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic or heightened community vigilance during the festive period. The category of violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common crime type, saw a modest 10% decrease (from 10 to 9 cases), a trend consistent with the UK average rate of 2.6 per 1,000 (77% below). Public order offences rose by 50% (2 to 3 cases), linked to the party season and increased social gatherings. Residents may find the 77% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average particularly noteworthy, as it suggests effective local initiatives or environmental factors that mitigate such crimes. The category of 'other crime' fell sharply by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 case), though this decrease remains unexplained by the data provided.

Brough's crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 in December 2023 marked a 3.5% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.0, reflecting a slight upward trend. Translating this into daily context, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents for a built-up area. On a monthly basis, this equates to one reported crime for roughly every 488 residents, a statistic that, when contextualised against the population of 15,115, illustrates the area's overall safety profile. While this rate is 70.8% below the UK average, the 3.5% month-on-month increase highlights the dynamic nature of local crime trends. For residents, the 1-in-488 monthly exposure figure provides a tangible measure of risk, though it remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that Brough's crime mix—particularly the dominance of violence and sexual offences at 29%—differs from the national profile, where property crimes often constitute a larger share. This divergence may be attributed to the area's specific characteristics, such as its location within a rural county, which could influence crime patterns distinct from more densely populated urban centres.