Crime in Grimethorpe: statistics, rates and trends

722 crimes were recorded in Grimethorpe in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 268 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Grimethorpe has the 207th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Grimethorpe was highest in the year to July 2018 (981 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (722). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 Grimethorpe 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in burglary (+39%) and vehicle crime (+38%). The largest falls were in other theft (-37%) and possession of weapons (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Grimethorpe

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Grimethorpe recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Grimethorpe

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Grimethorpe recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Grimethorpe

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Grimethorpe recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Grimethorpe

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Grimethorpe recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Grimethorpe

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Grimethorpe recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Grimethorpe

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Grimethorpe recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Grimethorpe

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Grimethorpe recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Grimethorpe

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Grimethorpe recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Grimethorpe

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Grimethorpe recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Grimethorpe

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Grimethorpe recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Grimethorpe

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Grimethorpe recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Grimethorpe

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Grimethorpe recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Grimethorpe

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Grimethorpe 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.

Theft from the person in Grimethorpe

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Grimethorpe recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

1 areas within Grimethorpe, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. North East had the highest rate (103.8 per 1,000) and North East the lowest (103.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Grimethorpe over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Grimethorpe 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.

Grimethorpe has an estimated population of 6,222. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Grimethorpe sits in decile 1.4, 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 Grimethorpe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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