(Left: OPP Detachment Commander Inspector John Kendrick addressing Fort Frances Town Council)
OPP say they're beginning to see more assaults and property crimes occurring in Fort Frances.
Statistics for the first three months of 2010 show violent crimes up 15 per cent over last year while property crimes are up 40 per cent.
Detachment Commander Inspector John Kendrick says the public should not be alarmed as the advent of warm weather often leads to an increase of criminal activity.