Grimsby Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Grimsby's crime profile in May 2025 reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crime, with both categories contributing nearly equally to the overall rate of 13.2 per 1,000 residents—63% above the UK average of 8.1. This imbalance suggests a combination of local factors, including the town's coastal character and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 38.6% of all crimes, followed by shoplifting (11.4%) and criminal damage (11.2%). These figures align with Grimsby's status as a coastal port town, where retail areas and industrial zones may contribute to property crime rates. The seasonal context of May, with extended evenings and bank holidays, likely amplifies socialising in public spaces, potentially explaining the prominence of violent offences. While the UK average for violent crime stands at 2.8 per 1,000, Grimsby's rate of 5.1 per 1,000 is 80% higher, indicating a need for targeted interventions. Conversely, anti-social behaviour rates (1.3 per 1,000) are 8% below the UK average of 1.4, reflecting community policing efforts or demographic differences. The data underscores a critical juncture where local strategies must address both rising violent crime and persistent property-related incidents, especially in areas with high foot traffic and economic activity.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in Grimsby's crime profile, with robbery increasing by 83.3% (from 6 to 11 incidents) and burglary rising by 37.5% (40 to 55). These jumps may reflect the impact of extended evenings and bank holidays, which could lead to more vulnerable situations in public spaces. Meanwhile, theft from the person fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), due to increased awareness or police presence in high-risk areas. The property-to-violent crime balance remains tightly contested, with both categories accounting for roughly 46% of total crimes. Shoplifting (11.4% of all crimes) and criminal damage (11.2%) are both 100% above UK averages, highlighting vulnerabilities in retail and industrial zones. Anti-social behaviour, though a smaller proportion of total crimes (9.7%), is the only category below the UK average, suggesting a possible success in addressing community disorder. Residents may find the 4.7% monthly decline in overall crime rates (from 13.8 to 13.2 per 1,000) a positive sign, though the persistent elevation in violent crime demands continued attention.

Grimsby's crime rate in May 2025 (13.2 per 1,000) marked a 4.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 13.8 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable trend towards stability. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 39 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in a built-up area. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 76 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents within the population of 91,085. This monthly exposure rate is significantly higher than the UK average, which would be expected to be lower given Grimsby's elevated overall rate. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, particularly in categories like violence and property offences. While the 4.7% decline from April is encouraging, it is essential to consider that this reduction occurred against a backdrop of persistent above-average rates. The comparison to the UK highlights the need for targeted interventions in Grimsby, especially in areas where property crime and violent incidents remain high relative to the national picture.