Total Crime Rate
32.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
25.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Stretford Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Northwood , and the 109th lowest crime rate of 495 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 Stretford Close (L33 1WE) in the last 12 months was 32.9 per 1,000 residents and was 79.3% lower than the Northwood average (158.9 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 20.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stretford Close (L33 1WE), the main crime hotspot is near Conifer Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Shevington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Conifer Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Robbery | Ashwood Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Ebony Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | St Patrick'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairlawne Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairlawne Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Pinewood Gardens | Under investigation |
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