Grimsby Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected shift in Grimsby’s November 2025 crime picture was the 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 4 incidents. This spike contrasts sharply with the 100% below UK average for this category, raising questions about localized factors. The overall crime rate of 12.1 per 1,000 residents places Grimsby 65.8% above the UK average of 7.3, a disparity that reflects the area’s unique challenges. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39% of all incidents (430 cases), 83% above the UK average. Criminal damage and arson followed closely, with 142 cases (12.9% of total crimes), 202% above the UK rate. These figures align with Grimsby’s status as a post-industrial coastal town, where economic pressures and seasonal events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday may exacerbate tensions. The month’s dark evenings and increased foot traffic during shopping events could have contributed to higher rates of violence and public order offences. Meanwhile, shoplifting (108 cases, 9.8% of total) and public order (97 cases, 8.8% of total) were also significantly elevated, suggesting that retail areas and nightlife spots remain focal points for criminal activity. Despite these challenges, the decline in burglary (from 71 to 31 cases) offers a glimmer of progress, though the rate remains comparable to the UK average. This mixed picture underscores the need for targeted strategies to address violence and property crime while building on reductions in other categories.

November 2025 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 4 incidents—a stark contrast to the 100% below UK average for this category. Public order offences also rose by 29.3%, reaching 97 cases, which is 134% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Meanwhile, bicycle theft plummeted by 67.7% (31 to 10), possibly linked to seasonal factors such as reduced cycling during colder weather. Anti-social behaviour fell by 32.4% (105 to 71), a decline that may reflect temporary reductions in alcohol-fuelled incidents during the month. Violent crimes remained 83% above the UK average, with 430 incidents—highlighting the persistent challenge of addressing interpersonal violence in the area. These shifts illustrate the combination of local conditions and broader crime trends.

Grimsby's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 13.5% compared to the previous month, dropping from 14.0 to 12.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline is notable. above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. Locally, 37 crimes were reported daily on average, meaning a resident faced a 1-in-83 chance of being affected by a reported crime over the month. While this monthly exposure is a useful aggregate measure, it does not reflect daily fluctuations. The population context is critical: with 91,085 residents, the absolute number of crimes (1,104) underscores the scale of activity, even as the rate decreases. This contrast between absolute numbers and relative rates highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas with persistent high-risk profiles.