Crime in Grappenhall: statistics, rates and trends

248 crimes were recorded in Grappenhall in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 113 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Grappenhall has the 3,676th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Grappenhall was highest in the year to July 2020 (364 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (198). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 Grappenhall 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 increases were in other theft (+17%).

The largest falls were in public order (-30%) and anti-social behaviour (-13%).

Violence and sexual offences in Grappenhall

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Grappenhall recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 45.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Grappenhall

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Grappenhall recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Grappenhall

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Grappenhall recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Grappenhall

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Grappenhall recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Grappenhall

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Grappenhall recorded 17 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 183% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Grappenhall

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Grappenhall recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Grappenhall

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Grappenhall recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Grappenhall

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Grappenhall recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Grappenhall

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Grappenhall recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Grappenhall

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Grappenhall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Grappenhall

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Grappenhall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Grappenhall

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Grappenhall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Grappenhall over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Grappenhall 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.

Grappenhall has an estimated population of 7,455. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Grappenhall sits in decile 9.7, 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 Grappenhall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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