Crime in Grovehill: statistics, rates and trends

671 crimes were recorded in Grovehill in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 243 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Grovehill has the 1,608th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Grovehill was highest in the year to July 2018 (869 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (644). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 Grovehill 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour.

The largest increases were in public order (+24%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-50%) and burglary (-36%).

Violence and sexual offences in Grovehill

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Grovehill recorded 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Grovehill

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Grovehill recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Grovehill

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Grovehill recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Grovehill

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Grovehill recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Grovehill

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Grovehill recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Grovehill

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Grovehill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Grovehill

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Grovehill recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Grovehill

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Grovehill recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Grovehill

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Grovehill recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Grovehill

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Grovehill recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Grovehill

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Grovehill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Grovehill

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Grovehill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Grovehill

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Grovehill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Grovehill

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Grovehill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Grovehill over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Grovehill 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.

Grovehill has an estimated population of 7,738. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Grovehill sits in decile 4.2, more 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 Grovehill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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