Brough Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Brough's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 68.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends is evident across multiple categories, particularly in violent crime, which accounted for 42.9% of all incidents but at a rate 62% lower than the UK average. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (15 incidents), public order offences (6), and burglary (3), reflecting a mix of interpersonal and property-related crimes. Seasonal factors, including the post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours, likely contribute to the lower frequency of outdoor crimes typically associated with busier months. However, the data also reveals a surprising divergence in 'Other crime,' which saw a 200% increase from the previous month, suggesting a shift in the nature of reported incidents. This category, which includes a range of non-specific offences, remains 43% above the UK average, highlighting a unique aspect of Brough's crime profile. The overall low crime rate, combined with the absence of significant spikes in property-related offences, reinforces the area's status as a relatively safe built-up community within the East Riding of Yorkshire. These patterns, while influenced by local geography and population density, underscore the importance of continued monitoring of emerging trends such as the sudden rise in 'Other crime' to ensure community safety remains prioritised.

The most striking shift in January 2024 was the 200% increase in 'Other crime,' which rose from 1 to 3 incidents. This category, which includes a range of non-specific offences, saw a dramatic jump, though its UK average rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents means Brough's rate remains 43% above the national benchmark. Simultaneously, public order offences doubled from 3 to 6, a move that may reflect heightened activity in public spaces during the post-holiday period. In contrast, other theft and criminal damage and arson both decreased significantly—other theft fell by 85.7% (from 7 to 1) and criminal damage dropped by 25% (from 4 to 3). These declines, particularly in theft, suggest a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during January's shorter days and reduced retail footfall. The data also reveals that violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42.9% of all crimes, but at a rate 62% below the UK average. This divergence from national trends underscores Brough's unique crime profile, where violent crime is lower than in other parts of the country.

Brough's crime rate in January 2024 rose 13.2% compared to December 2023, moving from 2.1 to 2.3 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift, though still well below the UK average, reflects a slight seasonal fluctuation in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day in January, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up area of the East Riding. Over the course of the month, 1 in 432 residents experienced a reported crime, a monthly exposure rate that, when considered against Brough's population of 15,115, highlights the relatively sparse nature of incidents. This figure is particularly notable when compared to the UK's broader context, where the average resident faces significantly higher monthly exposure. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Brough remains a low-crime area, even as small fluctuations occur. These numbers, when contextualised against the area's rural-adjacent character and limited urban density, suggest that localised factors—such as transient populations or specific community events—may contribute to the month-on-month shift from the data alone.