Brough Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 15,115 residents, Brough recorded 38 crimes in December 2025, translating to a crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 people—64.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure represents a 35.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000, yet remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 13 incidents (34.2% of total crimes) at a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 residents, 65% below the UK average for this category. Other theft followed with 8 incidents (21.1%), while criminal damage and arson rose sharply to 6 cases (15.8%), though still 23% below the UK average. The seasonal context of December—characterised by extended evenings, holiday shopping, and potentially vacant homes—likely contributes to patterns observed, though no single factor explains all trends. The area’s relatively low crime rate may reflect a combination of local policing strategies, community engagement, and the built-up area’s smaller scale compared to larger urban centres. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson deserves closer attention, particularly as this category saw a 500% increase month-on-month, suggesting a possible shift in criminal activity during the festive period.

December 2025 saw stark fluctuations in crime types, with criminal damage and arson surging by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents), shoplifting doubling (from 0 to 2), and burglary increasing from 0 to 1 case. These spikes contrast with a 50% decline in anti-social behaviour (from 4 to 2 incidents) and a 33.3% reduction in 'other crime' (from 3 to 2). The violence and sexual offences category, though lower than the UK average, remained the most prevalent crime type (34.2% of total crimes), a pattern consistent with other small built-up areas where interpersonal disputes may dominate. Brough’s shoplifting rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents was 82% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, potentially reflecting limited retail density or effective local deterrence measures. The 500% increase in criminal damage and arson, however, may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased alcohol consumption during the festive period or targeted acts of vandalism in areas with limited surveillance. Residents may find the 38 total crimes over 31 days—roughly one per day—useful for contextualising local safety levels against broader regional trends.

Brough’s December 2025 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 35.7% increase from the previous month’s 1.9 per 1,000, yet remains 64.3% below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 398 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while low, highlights the potential impact of concentrated incidents like the 6 cases of criminal damage and arson. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a frequency that, when scaled to Brough’s population, translates to a 0.026% chance of an individual being directly involved in a crime. This compares to the UK’s broader context, where higher population density and urbanisation typically drive more frequent but less severe incidents. The built-up nature of Brough, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, may contribute to a crime profile that is both lower in volume and more focused on specific categories like violence and property damage. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson suggests that localised factors—such as holiday-related vulnerabilities or targeted criminal activity—could be influencing December’s statistics compared to other months.