Crime Rates at Grantham Close, Southport, PR8 4LU

Grantham Close area has the 25th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Birkdale , and the 326th 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 Grantham Close (PR8 4LU) in the last 12 months was 72.0 per 1,000 residents and was 57.5% higher than the Birkdale average (45.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violent crimes ( 114.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 63.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 114.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Grantham Close (PR8 4LU), the main crime hotspot is near New Cut Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.