Total Crime Rate
59.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Grove Terrace area has the 35th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Birkdale , and the 394th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Grove Terrace (PR8 5NE) in the last 12 months was 59.4 per 1,000 residents and was 37.8% higher than the Birkdale average (43.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 14.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Grove Terrace (PR8 5NE), the main crime hotspot is near Ericson Drive. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birkdale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lyons Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Claremont Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ericson Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Claremont Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Aughton Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Aughton Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Claremont Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aughton Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Belmont Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Belmont Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grove Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lyons Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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