Most North Bay crime stats are down

Crime is down in most areas year to year in North Bay as of the end of July.

Sexual offenses, assaults, robberies, break and enters and drug charges are all on the decline compared to the first 7 months in 2015.

Overall, criminal offenses are down by 240.

When only looking at July, most crime areas show a decrease compared to last year except for drug charges.

There were 3 more this July.

Total calls for service so far this year are up by nearly a thousand.