Crime in Brigg: statistics, rates and trends
617 crimes were recorded in Brigg in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (260), criminal damage and arson (80), public order (58) and shoplifting (58) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 197th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Brigg | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 617 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.4 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,302 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brigg peaked in the year to August 2023 (626 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (536). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 617 | 116.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 578 | 109.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 581 | 109.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 626 | 118.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 584 | 110.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 572 | 107.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 536 | 101.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 592 | 111.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 542 | 102.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brigg recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate), public order (64% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (43% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (34% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 43 to 80 and shoplifting rose from 45 to 58, while burglary fell from 30 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 260 | 49.0 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 15.1 | 6.7 | +86% |
| Public order | 58 | 10.9 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 10.9 | 8.5 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 10.2 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 23 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Brigg; the highest is Scunthorpe (141.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanland (27.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brigg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe | 11,555 | 141.9 | +22% |
| Winterton | 350 | 69.7 | -40% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 726 | 60.2 | -48% |
| Immingham | 992 | 93.9 | -19% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | -45% |
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 429 | 30.2 | -74% |
| Swanland | 152 | 27.8 | -76% |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,143 | 54.9 | -53% |
Brigg & Wolds is the one area listed within Brigg, with 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigg & Wolds | Neighbourhood | 11,567 | 885 | 76.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Brigg 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 | 37 |
| 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 Preston Drive | 16 |
| On or near Ash Grove | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
Of the 563 crimes in Brigg with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 227 | 40.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 163 | 29.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 5.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Brigg has an estimated population of 5,302 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brigg average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brigg | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brigg a safe place to live?
Brigg recorded 116.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 197th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and public order.
What is the most common crime in Brigg?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 260 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (80).
Is crime in Brigg going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brigg was up 7% on the year before: 617 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 578 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brigg?
About 5,302 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brigg?
Brigg 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.