Great Broughton Crime Rate

Crime statistics for Great Broughton, within the Hambleton district, show a recorded crime rate of 46.0 per 1,000 residents over the period January 2025 to December 2025. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average of 91.6 per 1,000 residents, indicating a generally safer environment. However, understanding the specific types of crime and their trends is crucial for residents. While the overall crime rate is favourable, a decrease of -27.6% year-on-year offers a positive indication of improved safety, but further analysis of the specific incidents is still important. This page provides a detailed breakdown of crime in Great Broughton, offering insights and practical advice for residents.

The most concerning crime types in Great Broughton, according to data from January 2025 to December 2025, are burglary, other crime, and violence and sexual offences. Burglary accounted for 20 reported incidents, representing 26.3% of all recorded crimes. 'Other crime' saw 16 incidents, while violence and sexual offences totalled 11. Anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, and vehicle crime also contributed to the overall crime statistics, with 10, 7, and 4 incidents respectively. The prevalence of these crimes highlights potential vulnerabilities within the neighbourhood and suggests a need for targeted preventative measures. The relatively high proportion of burglaries indicates a focus on home security and community awareness is warranted.

Crime rates in Great Broughton have seen a positive decrease of -27.6% year-on-year. Monthly data reveals fluctuations throughout the period from January 2025 to December 2025. A spike occurred in March 2025 (13.3 per 1,000/month), followed by periods of relative calm in April (1.2 per 1,000/month) and July (1.8 per 1,000/month). December 2025 saw a slight increase (3.6 per 1,000/month). This decreasing trend is encouraging and suggests ongoing community efforts and preventative measures are having a positive impact, though continued vigilance is important.

How To Keep Safe in Great Broughton

Given the prevalence of burglary, it's essential to reinforce home security measures. Ensure all doors and windows are securely locked, consider installing a monitored alarm system, and be mindful of your surroundings when entering and exiting your property. With violence and sexual offences also being a concern, be aware of your personal safety when out alone, especially during evening hours. Avoid walking alone in poorly lit areas and report any suspicious behaviour to the authorities. Finally, to address the risk of vehicle crime, park your vehicle in well-lit and visible locations whenever possible, and consider using a steering wheel lock.

Crimes in Great Broughton tend to be distributed throughout the day, with no overwhelmingly dominant pattern. During the morning (6am - 12pm), burglaries account for 56% of incidents, while the afternoon (12pm - 6pm) sees burglaries rising to 73%. The evening hours (6pm - 12am) show a slightly lower proportion of burglaries (59%), but a notable increase in ‘other’ incidents (31%). Finally, the night (12am - 6am) sees a rise in vehicle crime (20%), suggesting potential vulnerabilities during those hours. Overall, a consistent vigilance is needed throughout the day and night.

Comparing Great Broughton to its neighbours, Stokesley has a higher crime rate of 69.5 per 1,000 residents, while Great Ayton reports a rate of 49.9 per 1,000. Seamer (Hambleton) exhibits a notably low crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000, and Hutton Rudby sits at 16.5 per 1,000. These comparisons highlight that while Great Broughton is generally safer than some surrounding areas, there’s still room for improvement to align with the lowest crime rates in the region.

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