Is Grangetown Safe?
Crime statistics for Grangetown. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 1,555 total crimes recorded in Grangetown
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Grangetown — last 12 months
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View detailed crime data for each month in Grangetown
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Compare Grangetown With Nearby Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grangetown safe?
Grangetown has a CrimeRadar safety score of 4/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,555 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 32.1% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Grangetown are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Grangetown in the last 12 months?
1,555 crimes were recorded in Grangetown in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 32.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,177 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 502 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Grangetown?
The most common crime in Grangetown is Violent Crime, with 502 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 32.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Grangetown increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Grangetown is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 32.1% — from 1,177 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,555 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Grangetown?
Grangetown has a safety score of 4 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Grangetown compare to the Cleveland Police average?
Grangetown has a safety score of 4/100, while the Cleveland Police force area average is 20/100. Grangetown is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Grangetown?
36.9% of crimes recorded in Grangetown resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Cleveland Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Grangetown?
502 violent crimes were recorded in Grangetown in the last 12 months — representing 32.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 232 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Grangetown last updated?
The crime data for Grangetown was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Grangetown with other areas?
You can compare Grangetown with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.