Crime in Grimsby: statistics, rates and trends
14,486 crimes were recorded in Grimsby in the 12 months to August 2026, 167.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (5,404), shoplifting (1,691) and criminal damage and arson (1,588) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 34th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Grimsby | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 14,486 | 21,976 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 167.6 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 86,445 | 159,911 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Grimsby peaked in the year to August 2019 (15,834 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (13,489). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 14,486 | 167.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 14,667 | 169.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 14,387 | 166.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 15,631 | 180.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 14,236 | 164.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 13,489 | 156.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 14,713 | 170.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 15,834 | 183.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 15,351 | 177.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 1,262 |
| July 2026 | 1,405 |
| June 2026 | 1,381 |
| May 2026 | 1,388 |
| April 2026 | 1,187 |
| March 2026 | 1,189 |
| February 2026 | 1,045 |
| January 2026 | 1,016 |
| December 2025 | 1,073 |
| November 2025 | 1,104 |
| October 2025 | 1,276 |
| September 2025 | 1,160 |
Compared with England and Wales, Grimsby recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.8 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.7 times the national rate) and other crime (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (77% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 421 to 516 and vehicle crime rose from 485 to 560, while theft from the person fell from 48 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5,404 | 62.5 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 1,691 | 19.6 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1,588 | 18.4 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Public order | 1,159 | 13.4 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,091 | 12.6 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Other theft | 798 | 9.2 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Burglary | 661 | 7.6 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 560 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Drugs | 516 | 6.0 | 3.3 | +23% |
| Other crime | 471 | 5.4 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Bicycle theft | 199 | 2.3 | 0.8 | +5% |
| Robbery | 162 | 1.9 | 1.4 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 152 | 1.8 | 1.0 | -5% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 0.4 | 1.7 | -29% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Grimsby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleethorpes | 4,612 | 157.2 | -6% |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 872 | 54.3 | -68% |
| Waltham | 212 | 30.9 | -82% |
| Immingham | 992 | 93.9 | -44% |
| Withernsea | 701 | 122.3 | -27% |
| Hedon | 415 | 62.2 | -63% |
| Louth | 2,005 | 110.5 | -34% |
| Brigg | 617 | 116.4 | -31% |
Of the 8 areas within Grimsby, West Marsh had the highest crime rate (453.1 per 1,000) and Scartho the lowest (58.2), 8 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Marsh | Neighbourhood | 8,127 | 3,682 | 453.1 |
| East Marsh | Neighbourhood | 11,083 | 3,128 | 282.2 |
| Heneage | Neighbourhood | 11,621 | 1,815 | 156.2 |
| South | Neighbourhood | 12,324 | 1,753 | 142.2 |
| Park | Neighbourhood | 12,020 | 1,639 | 136.4 |
| Freshney | Neighbourhood | 9,130 | 915 | 100.2 |
| Yarborough | Neighbourhood | 11,701 | 991 | 84.7 |
| Scartho | Neighbourhood | 11,704 | 681 | 58.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Grimsby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (882).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 882 |
| On or near Victoria Street West | 462 |
| On or near Parking Area | 306 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 266 |
| On or near Old Market Place | 265 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 231 |
| On or near Hare Street | 198 |
| On or near Garth Lane | 186 |
| On or near Abbey Walk | 178 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 136 |
Of the 13,395 crimes in Grimsby with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,091 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4,898 | 36.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 4,107 | 30.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 1,377 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 897 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 634 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 486 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 444 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 195 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 131 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 109 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 56 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 41 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Grimsby has an estimated population of 86,445 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and more households without a car (32%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Grimsby average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Grimsby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Grimsby a safe place to live?
Grimsby recorded 167.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 34th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Grimsby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 5,404 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (1,691).
Is crime in Grimsby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Grimsby was down 1% on the year before: 14,486 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 14,667 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Grimsby?
About 86,445 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Grimsby?
Grimsby is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.