Crime in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire): statistics, rates and trends
430 crimes were recorded in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
- Types of crime in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
- Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
- Population and deprivation in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
- Questions about crime in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
- About this data
430 crimes were recorded in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 208 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) has the 1,390th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 430 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.3 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,204 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) was highest in the year to July 2025 (525 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (430). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 430 | 30.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 525 | 37.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 431 | 30.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 456 | 32.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 446 | 31.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 491 | 34.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 440 | 31.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 444 | 31.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 472 | 33.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in burglary (-55%) and anti-social behaviour (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 | 14.6 | 0.43 | -4% |
| Public order | 46 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -6% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 2.9 | 0.19 | -50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -24% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.1 | 0.53 | +78% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.0 | 0.12 | -18% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -55% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.4 | 0.07 | -67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.3 | 0.09 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.29 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 48.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanland | 148 | 27.1 | -11% |
| South Cave | 416 | 64.4 | +113% |
| Hessle | 1,058 | 63.5 | +110% |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,140 | 54.8 | +81% |
| Winterton | 355 | 70.7 | +133% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 715 | 59.3 | +96% |
| Cottingham | 918 | 68.3 | +126% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,017 | 136.5 | +351% |
1 areas within Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Dale had the highest rate (27.9 per 1,000) and Dale the lowest (27.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale | Neighbourhood | 19,606 | 547 | 27.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Longleat Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Skillings Lane | 15 |
| On or near East Dale Road | 11 |
| On or near The Oval | 11 |
| On or near Ings Lane | 10 |
| On or near Harrison Place | 9 |
| On or near Holly Hill | 8 |
| On or near Honeysuckle Close | 7 |
| On or near Church Street | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 35.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 111 | 25.8% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 11.6% |
| Not recorded | 41 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) has an estimated population of 14,204. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) a safe place to live?
Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) recorded 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (46).
Is crime in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) was down 18% on the year before: 430 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 525 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire)?
Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) is policed by Humberside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.