Crime in Brigg: statistics, rates and trends
634 crimes were recorded in Brigg in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
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634 crimes were recorded in Brigg in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 259 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Brigg has the 182nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brigg | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 634 | 16,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 119.6 | 95.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,302 | 171,336 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brigg was highest in the year to July 2023 (641 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (518). 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 | 634 | 119.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 582 | 109.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 576 | 108.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 641 | 120.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 551 | 103.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 603 | 113.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 518 | 97.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 595 | 112.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 545 | 102.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brigg 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in burglary (+62%) and criminal damage and arson (+57%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 48.8 | 1.43 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 14.5 | 2.14 | +57% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 11.9 | 1.43 | +43% |
| Public order | 59 | 11.1 | 1.67 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 10.8 | 0.70 | +33% |
| Burglary | 34 | 6.4 | 1.81 | +62% |
| Other theft | 32 | 6.0 | 0.94 | +14% |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.4 | 1.61 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +6% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.9 | 0.58 | +25% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.8 | 0.56 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.39 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brigg
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brigg recorded 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 40.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brigg
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brigg recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brigg
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brigg recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brigg
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brigg recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brigg
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brigg recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brigg
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brigg recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brigg
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brigg recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brigg
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brigg recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brigg
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brigg recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brigg
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brigg recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brigg
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brigg recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brigg
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brigg recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brigg
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brigg recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Brigg, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brigg.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brigg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe | 11,620 | 142.7 | +19% |
| Winterton | 355 | 70.7 | -41% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 715 | 59.3 | -50% |
| Immingham | 986 | 93.3 | -22% |
| Hessle | 1,058 | 63.5 | -47% |
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 430 | 30.3 | -75% |
| Swanland | 148 | 27.1 | -77% |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,140 | 54.8 | -54% |
1 areas within Brigg, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Brigg & Wolds had the highest rate (78.6 per 1,000) and Brigg & Wolds the lowest (78.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigg & Wolds | Neighbourhood | 11,567 | 909 | 78.6 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Place | 111 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Glebe Road | 29 |
| On or near Almond Grove | 25 |
| On or near Bigby Street | 19 |
| On or near Health Place | 19 |
| On or near Preston Drive | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Hawthorn Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brigg 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 | 224 | 35.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 28.2% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 11.0% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 9.0% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Brigg has an estimated population of 5,302. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brigg sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brigg |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.9% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Brigg a safe place to live?
Brigg recorded 119.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (77).
Is crime in Brigg going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brigg was up 9% on the year before: 634 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 582 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brigg?
Brigg 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.