Stats released for March 2017 show 55 crimes reported in the town during the month, compared with 48 in February.
The breakdown of crime, using the police's own categories, was:
- Violence and sexual offences 14
- Criminal damage and arson 10
- Public order 6
- Other theft 6
- Anti-social behaviour 5
- Burglary 4
- Shoplifting 4
- Vehicle crime 3
- Other crime 1
- Bicycle theft 1
- Theft from the person 1
- Drugs 0
- Possession of weapons 0
- Robbery 0
BRIGG BLOG COMPARISON WITH PAST YEARS
March 2016 - 48 crimes
March 2015 - 35 crimes
March 2014 - 30 crimes
March 2013 - 47 crimes
March 2012 - 45 crimes
March 2011 - 72 crimes