Grantham Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Grantham's built-up area recorded a crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, placing it 25% above the UK average of 6.4. This figure, while higher than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 28.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.2%) and shoplifting (15.2%). These patterns align with the area's character as a mixed-use town, where retail and residential zones coexist, potentially contributing to shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. February, as a winter month with low outdoor activity, likely influenced the crime profile, with some categories, such as public order offences, showing a 71% gap above the UK average. The seasonal context of a pre-spring lull may also explain the 26.9% drop in violence and sexual offences. The overall crime rate's persistence above the UK average, despite a small month-on-month decrease, suggests underlying structural factors, such as the area's proximity to major transport routes or its role as a regional hub, which may drive certain crime types. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, remains a significant concern, with its 87% gap above the UK average pointing to localized challenges that require targeted interventions.

February 2026 witnessed a dramatic 300% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 1 to 4 cases—a surge that dwarfs all other month-on-month changes. This jump, coupled with a 200% rise in bicycle theft (from 1 to 3), suggests a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour, at 78 incidents, remained 87% above the UK average, a persistent challenge for local authorities. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes fell by 50%, from 8 to 4, a decline that may reflect seasonal or operational factors. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, dropped by 26.9% (from 145 to 106), a significant decrease that contrasts with the overall rate's 25% above the UK average. Vehicle crime also fell by 22.2%, possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity in winter. These fluctuations highlight the complexity of crime trends, with some categories defying broader patterns, such as bicycle theft, which is 150% above the UK average despite its recent surge.

Grantham's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, a 2.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.1. This slight decline, though modest, aligns with the seasonal context of February as a pre-spring lull, where outdoor activity typically wanes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 126 residents, a figure that provides a clear snapshot of the monthly exposure to crime within the built-up area. Daily crime activity averaged 13 incidents per day, a local measure that highlights the frequency of reported crimes without direct UK comparison. This rate, while slightly lower than January, remains 25% above the UK average, underscoring Grantham's distinct position relative to national trends. The population context—46,262 residents—further illustrates how crime density interacts with local demographics. The small month-on-month change suggests stability in broader crime patterns, even as specific categories, such as robbery, show dramatic fluctuations.