Crime in Brigg & Wolds: statistics, rates and trends
885 crimes were recorded in Brigg & Wolds in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Brigg & Wolds
- Questions about crime in Brigg & Wolds
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (365), criminal damage and arson (110) and public order (84) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,963rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Brigg & Wolds | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 885 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.5 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,567 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Brigg & Wolds of any year here (885 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 885 | 76.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 813 | 70.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 824 | 71.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 838 | 72.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 819 | 70.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 873 | 75.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 829 | 71.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 841 | 72.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 786 | 68.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brigg & Wolds recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (41% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (61% below) and vehicle crime (46% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 68 to 110 and other crime rose from 20 to 27, while burglary fell from 56 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 365 | 31.6 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 110 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +62% |
| Public order | 84 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 70 | 6.1 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 6.0 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 5.6 | 8.5 | +23% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.7 | 5.0 | +35% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +35% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brigg & Wolds; the highest is Frodingham (163.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ridge (38.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brigg & Wolds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton & Scawby | 264 | 43.7 | -43% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 820 | 108.0 | +41% |
| Ridge | 275 | 38.2 | -50% |
| Frodingham | 1,364 | 163.2 | +113% |
| Ashby Central | 1,300 | 139.4 | +82% |
| Barton | 726 | 60.2 | -21% |
| Ferry | 597 | 52.0 | -32% |
| Burton upon Stather & Winterton | 671 | 51.1 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Brigg & Wolds over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Market Place” (108).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Place | 108 |
| On or near Parking Area | 60 |
| On or near Glebe Road | 29 |
| On or near Almond Grove | 24 |
| On or near Bigby Street | 20 |
| On or near Health Place | 20 |
| On or near Fussey Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Preston Drive | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Ash Grove | 14 |
Of the 816 crimes in Brigg & Wolds with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 69 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 335 | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 256 | 31.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Brigg & Wolds has an estimated population of 11,567 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brigg & Wolds average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brigg & Wolds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brigg & Wolds a safe place to live?
Brigg & Wolds recorded 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,963rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Brigg & Wolds?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 365 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (110).
Is crime in Brigg & Wolds going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brigg & Wolds was up 9% on the year before: 885 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 813 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brigg & Wolds?
About 11,567 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brigg & Wolds?
Brigg & Wolds is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.