Brigg Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Brigg’s crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents placed it 26.7% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a disparity that translates to a heightened per-capita risk for local residents. This rate, though not excessively high, reflects a pattern where violent crime dominates the local crime profile, accounting for 45.1% of all incidents—nearly double the UK average for this category. The prominence of violence and sexual offences (23 cases) and shoplifting (7 cases) suggests a combination of factors, including the area’s built-up character and the seasonal context of November. As the month progressed into darker evenings, the likelihood of incidents involving alcohol or public spaces may have increased, consistent with the 66% above-average rate for violent crime. Shoplifting, at 136% above the UK average, could be linked to the proximity of retail hubs or the timing of Black Friday shopping, which may have drawn more foot traffic to local stores. The overall crime profile also reveals a marked imbalance between property and violent crime, with property crimes (20 cases) slightly outnumbering violent ones (23 cases), though the latter’s severity and frequency suggest a pressing concern for community safety. This data underscores the need for targeted approaches to address interpersonal crime while leveraging seasonal awareness to mitigate property-related incidents.

November saw a stark rise in burglary, jumping from 1 to 3 incidents—a 200% increase—potentially linked to seasonal property vulnerability. Criminal damage and arson also doubled, reaching 6 cases, while other crime types surged by 100% to 2 incidents. These spikes contrast with notable declines in anti-social behaviour (down 66.7%) and other theft (down 75%), which may reflect targeted interventions or seasonal shifts in community activity. Violent crimes remained high, at 4.3 per 1,000, 66% above the UK average, a figure that highlights ongoing challenges in addressing interpersonal crime. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell 20% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as parking infrastructure or community vigilance may be effective in this category. For residents, the 200% increase in burglary underscores the importance of securing homes during the darker evenings of November.

Brigg’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 9.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 16.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 11.3 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests a possible seasonal moderation in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 106 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the risk in terms of individual likelihood. With a population of 5,391, the localised nature of Brigg’s built-up area means that crime is not evenly distributed across its spatial footprint, potentially concentrating in specific zones such as retail or community hubs. This population-scaled perspective underscores that while the rate is above the UK average, the absolute number of incidents remains manageable for a town of this size.