The reduction is revealed in official figures released through www.police.uk showing the number of incidents during February 2017.
That month saw 48 crimes reported within a one-mile radius of Brigg police station - five fewer than during January.
BREAKDOWN OF CRIMES BY CATEGORY FOR FEBRUARY 2017
- Anti-social behaviour 11
- Bicycle theft 0
- Burglary 5
- Criminal damage and arson 6
- Drugs 0
- Other crime 0
- Other theft 8
- Possession of weapons 0
- Public order 3
- Robbery 0
- Shoplifting 0
- Theft from the person 0
- Vehicle crime 7
- Violence and sexual offences 8
TOTAL 48
Brigg Blog always likes to give you comparisons with previous years
- February 2016 - 48 crimes
- February 2015 - 35 crimes
- February 2014 - 44 crimes
- February 2013 - 24 crimes
- February 2012 - 50 crimes
- February 2011 - 52 crimes