Total Crime Rate
42.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
17.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Denton Avenue area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Grantham Earlesfield , and the 226th lowest crime rate of 457 local areas in South Kesteven .
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 Denton Avenue (NG31 7JH) in the last 12 months was 42.6 per 1,000 residents and was 66.2% lower than the Grantham Earlesfield average (126.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 20.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Denton Avenue (NG31 7JH), the main crime hotspot is near Denton Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Grantham Springfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Kitty Briggs Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Wyville Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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