Total Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Malpas Road area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Beechwood & Heath , and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 406 local areas in Halton .
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 Malpas Road (WA7 4AE) in the last 12 months was 18.9 per 1,000 residents and was 44.5% lower than the Beechwood & Heath average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 5 cases , up 400.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Malpas Road (WA7 4AE), the main crime hotspot is near Hemlock Close. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beechwood & Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hemlock Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Hemlock Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laburnum Grove | Under investigation |
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