Crime in Graig: statistics, rates and trends

207 crimes were recorded in Graig in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 84 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Graig has the 3,322nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Graig was highest in the year to July 2020 (310 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (207). Over the whole period it fell 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Graig over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-24%).

Violence and sexual offences in Graig

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Graig recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Graig

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Graig recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Graig

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Graig recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Graig

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Graig recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Graig

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Graig recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Graig

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Graig recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Graig

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Graig recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Graig

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Graig recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Graig

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Graig recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Graig

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Graig recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Graig

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Graig recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Graig

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Graig recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Graig, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Graig.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Graig over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Graig over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Graig has an estimated population of 4,772. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Graig sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Graig. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.