Crime in Grimsby: statistics, rates and trends

14,481 crimes were recorded in Grimsby in the 12 months to July 2026, 167.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 5,381 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Grimsby has the 31st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Grimsby was highest in the year to July 2019 (15,825 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (13,698). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 Grimsby 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, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in robbery (+27%) and drugs (+27%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-34%) and anti-social behaviour (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Grimsby

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Grimsby recorded 5,381 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 37.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Grimsby

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Grimsby recorded 1,733 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Grimsby

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Grimsby recorded 1,594 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Grimsby

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Grimsby recorded 1,157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Grimsby

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Grimsby recorded 1,108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Grimsby

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Grimsby recorded 815 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Grimsby

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Grimsby recorded 645 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Grimsby

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Grimsby recorded 539 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Grimsby

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Grimsby recorded 504 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Grimsby

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Grimsby recorded 452 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Grimsby

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Grimsby recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Grimsby

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Grimsby recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Grimsby

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Grimsby recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Grimsby

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Grimsby recorded 35 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 34% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

8 areas within Grimsby, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. West Marsh had the highest rate (444.0 per 1,000) and Scartho the lowest (59.0). 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 Grimsby over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Grimsby 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.

Grimsby has an estimated population of 86,445. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Grimsby sits in decile 3.9, 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 Grimsby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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