Total Crime Rate
72.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandheys Grove area has the 14th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Blundellsands , and the 328th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sandheys Grove (L22 7RX) in the last 12 months was 72.0 per 1,000 residents and was 42.8% higher than the Blundellsands average (50.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 34.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandheys Grove (L22 7RX), the main crime hotspot is near Murat Grove. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blundellsands| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Murat Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Murat Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beach Bank | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Beach Bank | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Browning Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harbord Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Mersey View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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