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Crime in Grantham

Grantham had 1,406 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 136.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 30 South Kesteven areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 220% above the middle South Kesteven area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

NG31, South Kesteven · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Grantham

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136.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
1 of 30South Kesteven rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common489 in 3 months

Month by month

422 Apr 465 May 468 Jun 520 Jul 462 Aug 424 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Grantham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence48935%
anti-social behaviour32923%
shoplifting17212%
criminal damage1178%
public order1027%
theft544%
burglary413%
other crime242%

Grantham against South Kesteven

TypeGrantham per 1,000Middle South Kesteven areaChange
Violence47.517.3▲ 1%
Burglary41.1▲ 58%
Vehicle crime2.11.6▼ 60%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.9▲ 19%
Theft and robbery7.93.4▲ 3%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Grantham136.5▲ 4%
Barrowby98▼ 11%
Manthorpe58▼ 10%
Great Gonerby45.8▲ 36%
Harlaxton14.5–
See every South Kesteven area ranked on the crime in South Kesteven page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Grantham a safe area?

Grantham had about 136.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 1 of 30 South Kesteven areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Grantham?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (489), followed by anti-social behaviour (329) and shoplifting (172).