Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Brough's crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 47.1% of all reported crimes, yet this category remained 62% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 — 71.6% lower than the UK's 8.1 — reflects a pattern consistent with the area's character as a largely rural built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, each contributing 14.7% of total crimes, were also significantly below national rates (79% and 48% respectively). This stark contrast to the UK average highlights Brough's generally low crime environment, though seasonal factors may have played a role. August, as a peak holiday month, typically increases burglary risks through empty homes, but Brough's burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000) was 63% below the UK average, suggesting effective community vigilance or limited tourism-related vulnerabilities. The low property crime rate (6 total) compared to 16 violent crimes indicates a shift in crime dynamics, possibly linked to local demographics or policing strategies. While the area's rural nature may reduce opportunities for certain crimes, the high proportion of violent offences suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas with higher social interaction, such as community centres or public spaces.

August 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1) and possession of weapons doubling (from 0 to 2). These spikes contrast with declines in criminal damage and arson (-66.7%) and other theft (-60%), indicating shifting patterns in criminal activity. The violent crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 — 62% below the UK average — remained the most significant outlier, despite the overall rise in public order offences (66.7% increase from 3 to 5). This suggests that while some categories are responding to seasonal factors like August's tourism peak, others are influenced by more localized dynamics. For instance, the absence of shoplifting incidents in July followed by a 100% increase in August may reflect changes in retail activity or policing focus. The 79% reduction in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average (1.5 per 1,000) could indicate effective community engagement or limited opportunities for such offences in a smaller built-up area. Residents may find the 63% below-average burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000) particularly reassuring, though the 84% reduction in shoplifting compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) raises questions about whether the category's low incidence is due to genuine prevention efforts or underreporting.

Brough's crime rate in August 2025 (2.3 per 1,000) marked a 27.7% decrease from the previous month's 3.1, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that appears modest when considering the population of 15,115. Monthly exposure data reveals that over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 445 residents — a rate that, while contextually low, may still prompt concern for some households. This monthly aggregate figure contrasts with the UK's broader context, where the average resident faces significantly higher exposure to crime. The population-scaled perspective highlights Brough's exceptional safety profile, though such low rates could also reflect underreporting or limited opportunities for certain crimes in a smaller, more tightly knit community. The 71.6% gap between Brough's rate and the UK average underscores the area's divergence from national trends, suggesting a combination of geographic factors (rural isolation reducing certain crime types) and effective local policing strategies. However, the 100% increase in shoplifting and possession of weapons compared to July raises questions about whether these spikes are isolated incidents or part of a broader shift in criminal behaviour that warrants further attention.