Is Grantham Rural South Safe?
Crime statistics for Grantham Rural South. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 974 total crimes recorded in Grantham Rural South
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Grantham Rural South — last 24 months
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Safest Areas Near Grantham Rural South
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Compare Grantham Rural South With Nearby Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grantham Rural South safe?
Grantham Rural South has a CrimeRadar safety score of 36/100, rated Below Average. A total of 507 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 8.6% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Grantham Rural South are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Grantham Rural South in the last 12 months?
507 crimes were recorded in Grantham Rural South 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 8.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (467 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 335 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Grantham Rural South?
The most common crime in Grantham Rural South is Violent Crime, with 335 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 66.1% 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 Grantham Rural South increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Grantham Rural South is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 8.6% — from 467 crimes in the previous 12 months to 507 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 Grantham Rural South?
Grantham Rural South has a safety score of 36 out of 100 (Below Average). 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 Grantham Rural South compare to the Lincolnshire Police average?
Grantham Rural South has a safety score of 36/100, while the Lincolnshire Police force area average is 19/100. Grantham Rural South is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Grantham Rural South?
38.6% of crimes recorded in Grantham Rural South 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 Lincolnshire 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 Grantham Rural South?
335 violent crimes were recorded in Grantham Rural South in the last 12 months — representing 66.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 217 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 Grantham Rural South last updated?
The crime data for Grantham Rural South 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 Grantham Rural South with other areas?
You can compare Grantham Rural South 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.