Brough Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2023, Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure 72.3% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This stark divergence highlights the area’s markedly lower exposure to crime compared to national trends, though the nature of incidents within Brough reveals a distinct profile. Violent and sexual offences dominated the monthly breakdown, accounting for 58.8% of all crimes, with 20 incidents reported. This contrasts sharply with property crimes, which made up just 5.9% (6 incidents), indicating a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than theft or burglary. The UK average for violent crimes is 2.8 per 1,000, yet Brough’s rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 53% below, a gap that may reflect the area’s rural-urban balance as a built-up area within a largely rural county. Seasonal context further shapes these patterns: July, a peak summer month with schools out and festivals in full swing, likely increases opportunities for violence in public spaces or during events. Meanwhile, property crimes remained minimal, possibly due to the smaller scale of retail or commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. This balance between violent and property crime suggests that Brough’s crime profile is influenced by its demographic makeup, with a lower density of commercial hubs and a higher concentration of residential areas, which may contribute to the dominance of interpersonal conflicts over property-related incidents. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and public order offences (5.9%) were the second and third most common categories, both significantly below their UK averages, reinforcing the area’s overall safety profile.

July 2023 saw an 11.1% increase in violent and sexual offences, rising from 18 to 20 incidents, a shift that contrasts with the 35.9% monthly decline in overall crime rates. This spike in violence, despite a 72.3% UK-wide deficit, suggests localised pressures that may be tied to the summer season’s social dynamics, such as increased public gatherings or events. Conversely, vehicle crime surged by 100% (1 to 2 incidents), a rise that could reflect heightened car usage during festivals or tourism activity. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson plummeted by 83.3% (6 to 1), due to seasonal outdoor events reducing opportunities for such offences. The breakdown reveals a stark imbalance: violent crimes accounted for 58.8% of all incidents, significantly outpacing property crimes (5.9%), a pattern that diverges from the UK average where violent crimes constitute 53% of the total. This suggests Brough’s crime profile is shaped by factors distinct from national trends, such as demographic or geographic characteristics influencing the prevalence of interpersonal conflicts over property-related issues.

Brough’s crime rate in July 2023 (2.3 per 1,000 residents) marked a 35.9% decline from June’s 3.5 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. Daily crime activity averaged one incident per day across the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the consistency of local policing efforts. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 445 residents, a ratio that positions Brough as one of the safest built-up areas in the UK. With a population of 15,115, this translates to a manageable monthly exposure for residents, though the localised nature of incidents—such as concentrated violent crimes in specific areas—suggests targeted interventions may still be needed. The drop from June aligns with seasonal patterns, as summer holidays and festivals may have diverted attention from minor offences, though the persistence of violent crimes highlights ongoing challenges in community safety.