Total Crime Rate
61.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Grantham Crescent area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Blackbrook , and the 303rd highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
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 Grantham Crescent (WA11 9YE) in the last 12 months was 61.1 per 1,000 residents and was 10.8% lower than the Blackbrook average (68.5 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Grantham Crescent (WA11 9YE), the main crime hotspot is near Blackhorse Street. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 36 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wysall Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Grantham Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roper Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wyken Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blackhorse Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Grantham Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Holly Bank Street | Under investigation |
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