Crime in Brigg & Wolds: statistics, rates and trends
909 crimes were recorded in Brigg & Wolds in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brigg & Wolds at a glance
- Crime trends in Brigg & Wolds
- Types of crime in Brigg & Wolds
- Brigg & Wolds compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brigg & Wolds
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brigg & Wolds
- Population and deprivation in Brigg & Wolds
- Questions about crime in Brigg & Wolds
- About this data
909 crimes were recorded in Brigg & Wolds in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 363 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brigg & Wolds has the 1,905th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brigg & Wolds | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 909 | 16,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.6 | 95.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,567 | 171,336 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brigg & Wolds was highest in the year to July 2026 (909 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (784). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 909 | 78.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 815 | 70.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 809 | 69.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 863 | 74.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 788 | 68.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 906 | 78.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 798 | 69.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 860 | 74.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 784 | 67.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 85 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brigg & Wolds 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+47%) and shoplifting (+39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 363 | 31.4 | 0.92 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 9.2 | 1.35 | +47% |
| Public order | 87 | 7.5 | 1.13 | +34% |
| Other theft | 78 | 6.7 | 1.05 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 6.4 | 0.42 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 6.1 | 0.74 | +39% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.1 | 1.17 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.6 | 0.53 | +11% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.2 | 1.06 | +30% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.0 | 0.32 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.63 | +200% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.32 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brigg & Wolds
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brigg & Wolds recorded 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brigg & Wolds
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brigg & Wolds recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brigg & Wolds
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brigg & Wolds recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brigg & Wolds
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brigg & Wolds recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brigg & Wolds
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brigg & Wolds recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brigg & Wolds
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brigg & Wolds recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brigg & Wolds
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brigg & Wolds recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brigg & Wolds
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brigg & Wolds recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brigg & Wolds
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brigg & Wolds recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brigg & Wolds
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brigg & Wolds recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brigg & Wolds
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brigg & Wolds recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brigg & Wolds
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brigg & Wolds recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brigg & Wolds
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brigg & Wolds recorded 3 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brigg & Wolds, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brigg & Wolds.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brigg & Wolds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton & Scawby | 270 | 44.7 | -43% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 829 | 109.2 | +39% |
| Ridge | 283 | 39.3 | -50% |
| Frodingham | 1,386 | 165.8 | +111% |
| Ashby Central | 1,313 | 140.8 | +79% |
| Barton | 715 | 59.3 | -25% |
| Ferry | 605 | 52.7 | -33% |
| Burton upon Stather & Winterton | 688 | 52.4 | -33% |
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 Brigg & Wolds over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Place | 111 |
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Glebe Road | 29 |
| On or near Almond Grove | 25 |
| On or near Preston Drive | 19 |
| On or near Bigby Street | 19 |
| On or near Health Place | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Fussey Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brigg & Wolds 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 | 334 | 36.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 273 | 30.0% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Brigg & Wolds has an estimated population of 11,567. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brigg & Wolds sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brigg & Wolds |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.3% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Brigg & Wolds a safe place to live?
Brigg & Wolds recorded 78.6 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 Brigg & Wolds?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (106).
Is crime in Brigg & Wolds going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brigg & Wolds was up 12% on the year before: 909 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 815 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brigg & Wolds?
Brigg & Wolds 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 Brigg & Wolds. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.