Total Crime Rate
38.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Malvern Close area has the 19th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Downhall and Rawreth , and the 113th highest crime rate of 264 local areas in Rochford .
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 Malvern Close (SS6 8AP) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 41.4% lower than the Downhall and Rawreth average (66.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -41.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Malvern Close (SS6 8AP), the main crime hotspot is near Preston Gardens. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Downhall and Rawreth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Upway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Preston Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Uplands Park Road | Under investigation |
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