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

For a town of 15,115 residents, Brough recorded 31 crimes in December 2024—a rate of 2.1 per 1,000 people, 70.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This places Brough among the lowest-risk areas in the country, a position reinforced by the dominance of violent crimes (12 cases, 38.7% of total) and anti-social behaviour (6 cases, 19.4%) as the most reported categories. The seasonal context of December—characterised by extended darkness, holiday closures, and increased retail activity—likely plays a role in shaping these patterns. Violence and sexual offences, while the largest single category, were 69% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may contribute to this disparity. Anti-social behaviour, which surged by 500% from November, may be linked to the pressures of the festive season. Public order offences (4 cases, 12.9% of total) were also 33% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a figure that could reflect Brough’s relatively small population and the limited scope for large-scale disorder. The absence of property crimes in the top three categories highlights a divergence from national trends, where property-related offences typically dominate. This may indicate that Brough’s built-up area, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, experiences different pressures compared to larger urban centres. The low overall crime rate, combined with the significant underperformance relative to the UK average, suggests that Brough’s environment—likely shaped by its location in the East Riding of Yorkshire and its relatively small scale—creates conditions where crime is less prevalent. However, the month-on-month increases in certain categories warrant closer attention, particularly as they may signal emerging trends that require targeted intervention.

December 2024 saw stark fluctuations in crime types, with anti-social behaviour surging by 500% (from 1 to 6 cases) and criminal damage and arson doubling (from 1 to 3). These jumps contrast sharply with declines in other theft (-80%) and vehicle crime (-50%), suggesting shifting patterns in local criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 38.7% of all crimes, yet this rate was 69% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000). The absence of shoplifting in November, followed by a 100% increase in December, may reflect seasonal retail activity or changes in enforcement focus. Public order offences—accounting for 12.9% of crimes—were 33% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), highlighting a marked divergence from national trends in this category. These variations underscore the importance of contextualising local data against broader benchmarks, as well as considering the impact of specific events, such as the Christmas shopping peak, which may influence certain crime types.

Brough's crime rate in December 2024 rose 19.2% from 1.7 to 2.1 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a slight upward trend. This equates to roughly one crime reported every 488 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the low but measurable risk faced by the area’s 15,115 residents. On a daily basis, one crime was recorded per day in December, a rate that, while modest, aligns with patterns seen in small built-up areas where community cohesion often limits criminal activity. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of any individual encountering crime remains exceptionally low—far below the UK average—yet the increase suggests a potential shift in local dynamics. This may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the closure of some homes during the Christmas period, or changes in foot traffic as shopping and social patterns evolve. While the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks, the month-on-month rise underscores the need for continued monitoring of trends in specific crime categories.