Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Brough during April 2024 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent crime, with 64.7% of all reported incidents falling under violence and sexual offences. This stark contrast to the UK average, where such crimes account for 41% of the total, underscores a local dynamic that diverges from national trends. The area’s low overall crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents—70.1% below the UK average of 7.7—suggests a community with relatively strong social cohesion or geographic characteristics that limit opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors in April, such as the Easter holiday and increased outdoor activity during spring, may have influenced the prevalence of violent incidents. While property crimes accounted for only 17.6% of the total, the absence of significant spikes in theft or burglary indicates that the area’s built-up nature and potential for community policing may mitigate such risks. The low rates of public order offences (8.8%) and anti-social behaviour (5.9%) further suggest that local norms and environmental design—such as well-lit public spaces or community engagement initiatives—may contribute to a calmer social environment. However, the relatively high proportion of violent crime compared to the UK average invites further consideration of local factors, such as demographic composition or transient populations, which could explain the imbalance. This mix of crime types illustrates an area where interpersonal conflicts or targeted incidents may be more prominent than broader economic or environmental crimes.

April 2024 saw a 15.8% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 19 to 22 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns linked to Easter-related gatherings or increased foot traffic in public spaces. Concurrently, public order offences rose by 50%, from 2 to 3, suggesting a potential uptick in disputes during the early spring period. This contrasts with sharp declines in other categories: criminal damage and arson fell by 85.7%, vehicle crime dropped by 75%, and anti-social behaviour decreased by 75%, all pointing to a reduction in opportunistic or property-related crimes. Violence and sexual offences in Brough remain 41% below the UK average, while public order offences are 62% below the national rate—highlighting a consistent trend of lower conflict-related crimes compared to other areas. The absence of significant spikes in theft or burglary, despite the UK average for such crimes being 1.2 per 1,000, may indicate effective local deterrents or a population profile that limits these types of incidents. For residents, the 70.1% gap between Brough’s crime rate and the UK average offers a tangible sense of relative safety, though the higher-than-expected share of violent crime warrants attention to community support mechanisms.

Brough’s crime rate in April 2024 (2.3 per 1,000) represents a 27.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.1, a decline that aligns with the seasonal transition from late winter to spring. This reduction is most pronounced in categories like criminal damage and arson, which fell by 85.7%, and vehicle crime, which dropped by 75%, suggesting that the onset of warmer weather and longer daylight hours may have reduced opportunities for such crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 445 residents. This rate, while low, underscores the rarity of incidents in a community of 15,115 people. Comparing this to the UK average, Brough’s residents face a crime risk that is 70.1% lower, a disparity that could be attributed to factors such as lower population density, stronger local policing, or a built-up area with limited unmonitored spaces. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime in Brough is significantly lower than the national average, though the higher proportion of violent crimes suggests that targeted interventions may still be necessary to address specific vulnerabilities in the community.