Brough Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brough's crime rate in March 2025 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 56.4% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This marked disparity underscores the area's consistently lower crime levels compared to national benchmarks. increase from February's rate of 2.6 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.7%) and criminal damage and arson (9.8%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, with the latter categories remaining significantly below UK averages. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as March's transition to spring—marked by longer evenings and the clocks changing—could influence patterns of outdoor activity and, consequently, crime. The low rates of property crimes, particularly shoplifting and vehicle crime, which are 56% and 74% below UK averages respectively, may reflect the area's rural character and limited commercial activity compared to urban centres. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting incidents from two to five cases highlights a potential vulnerability in retail security or increased foot traffic during the month. This data illustrates an area with generally low crime levels, but one where specific categories may warrant closer attention as seasonal trends evolve.

March 2025 saw a sharp rise in shoplifting, with a 150% increase from two to five incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Vehicle crime and burglary also surged, each doubling from zero to one incident, though these remain well below the UK averages of 0.4 and 0.3 per 1,000 respectively. Conversely, other crime and other theft both fell by 50%, reflecting a shift in the crime mix that may indicate seasonal or localized changes in criminal activity. Violent crimes, though the most common category, remain 49% below the UK average, suggesting that Brough's approach to community policing or environmental factors may contribute to this disparity. A resident would find the 56.4% UK comparison particularly relevant, as it highlights the area's consistently lower crime levels despite the recent upward trend.

Brough's crime rate in March 2025 rose by 30.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.6 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day in March, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 15,115. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 296 residents, highlighting the relatively sparse distribution of incidents. This monthly exposure is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, where the density of crimes would be much higher in a similar-sized area. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Brough's crime profile is not only below national benchmarks but also unevenly distributed across its limited population, suggesting localized factors may influence reporting patterns or incident frequency.