Total Crime Rate
34.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Malvern Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Shevington , and the 113th lowest crime rate of 496 local areas in Knowsley .
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 Malvern Close (L32 2BS) in the last 12 months was 34.0 per 1,000 residents and was 30.0% lower than the Shevington average (48.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 21.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Malvern Close (L32 2BS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Deerbolt Way, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Pennine Way (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Shevington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Deerbolt Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cleveland Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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