Total Crime Rate
27.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Grants Close area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Blackmoor Vale , and the 490th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Grants Close (BA9 9NS) in the last 12 months was 27.9 per 1,000 residents and was 48.7% lower than the Blackmoor Vale average (54.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Grants Close (BA9 9NS), the main crime hotspot is near Merlin Grove. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackmoor Vale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Merlin Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Merlin Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Merlin Grove | Under investigation |
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