Brough Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Brough’s February 2026 crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents places it 75% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, marking a significant divergence from national trends. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 70.8% of all reported incidents — a stark contrast to the UK’s more balanced distribution of crime types. Anti-social behaviour followed with 8.3% of incidents, while property crimes collectively represented only 13.5% of the total. This pattern may reflect the built-up nature of Brough, where social interactions in limited public spaces could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Seasonal context further informs these figures: February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, likely dampens opportunities for crimes such as burglary or vehicle theft, which are more common in warmer months. However, the dominance of violent crime suggests broader social or economic factors at play, such as the impact of local demographics or community dynamics. While the area’s low crime rate is a positive indicator, the concentration of incidents in violent categories warrants attention, particularly given the 53% gap between Brough’s violent crime rate and the UK average. This disparity may be influenced by Brough’s specific character as a built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire, where community cohesion or resource allocation could shape crime patterns differently than in larger urban or rural settings.

February 2026 saw a 35.1% month-on-month decline in Brough’s overall crime rate, driven by a 75% drop in other theft and a 50% reduction in criminal damage and arson. While violent crimes remained the most common category (17 incidents, 70.8% of total), their rate of 1.1 per 1,000 was 53% below the UK average. Burglary and shoplifting both increased by 100% compared to January, though these remained minor contributors to the overall rate. The stark contrast between Brough’s crime profile and the UK’s highlights the area’s unique dynamics — violence and sexual offences dominate local crime statistics, unlike the more evenly distributed categories observed nationally. For residents, the 1-in-630 monthly exposure rate offers reassurance that incidents remain rare, even as isolated spikes in property crime warrant continued vigilance.

Brough's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, a 35.1% decline from the previous month’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, positioning Brough 75% below the national benchmark. On a daily basis, 24 total crimes over 28 days equate to roughly one crime per day — a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s consistent underperformance relative to the UK in violent crime categories. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 630 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 15,115, this monthly exposure rate highlights the relatively low risk residents face compared to larger urban centres. The drop in overall crime aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month typically marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social events, which may contribute to the subdued crime levels.