Crime Rates at Walton Gardens, Grantham, NG31 7BJ

Walton Gardens area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Grantham Earlesfield , and the 129th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Kesteven .

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 Walton Gardens (NG31 7BJ) in the last 12 months was 68.2 per 1,000 residents and was 43.1% lower than the Grantham Earlesfield average (119.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 233.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 30.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Walton Gardens (NG31 7BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Burrows Close. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.