Brough Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brough’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 66.7% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast underscores the area’s status as a relatively low-crime community, particularly when considering the dominance of violent crimes in the local breakdown. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.3% of all incidents, followed by public order (14.6%) and burglary (9.8%). While the UK average for violent crimes is 2.8 per 1,000, Brough’s rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 54% lower, a disparity that may reflect the area’s rural character or strong community cohesion. Seasonal factors, such as the extended daylight and bank holidays in May, likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising, which could explain the higher share of public order offences. However, the data also shows that property crimes, including burglary and other theft, remain below UK averages, suggesting that local conditions—such as lower population density or effective policing—may play a role in mitigating these incidents. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and potential for increased alcohol consumption, may have influenced the mix of violent and public order crimes, though can be established from the data alone.

May 2025 marked a dramatic shift in Brough’s crime profile, with shoplifting, vehicle crime, and bicycle theft each rising by 100% from zero to one or two incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 75% decline in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which fell from 12 to 3 and 4 to 1, respectively. The violent crime category, accounting for 46.3% of all incidents, remains 54% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s continued safety in this domain. Public order offences also fell 31% below the UK average, possibly linked to the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may have encouraged more policing or community engagement. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 100% rise in shoplifting, which could signal a need for heightened vigilance in retail areas during May’s bank holidays and extended daylight hours.

Brough’s crime rate in May 2025 fell by 9.1% compared to April, dropping from 3.0 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which fell by 75% month-on-month. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 15,115. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 369 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s relatively safe environment. This ratio is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be far higher. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Brough’s crime rate is an outlier in the national context, with violent crimes, for instance, 54% below the UK average. These statistics suggest a community where local initiatives or seasonal factors may be contributing to sustained low crime levels, though no definitive links can be drawn from the data alone.