Crime in Newton-le-Willows East: statistics, rates and trends
971 crimes were recorded in Newton-le-Willows East in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newton-le-Willows East at a glance
- Crime trends in Newton-le-Willows East
- Types of crime in Newton-le-Willows East
- Newton-le-Willows East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newton-le-Willows East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newton-le-Willows East
- Population and deprivation in Newton-le-Willows East
- Questions about crime in Newton-le-Willows East
- About this data
971 crimes were recorded in Newton-le-Willows East in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 470 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newton-le-Willows East has the 1,907th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newton-le-Willows East | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 971 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.6 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,361 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newton-le-Willows East was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,114 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (957). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 971 | 78.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 998 | 80.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 957 | 77.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,068 | 86.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,114 | 90.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,090 | 88.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,040 | 84.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 997 | 80.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 964 | 78.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
| August 2025 | 106 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newton-le-Willows East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in burglary (+119%) and shoplifting (+24%). The largest falls were in drugs (-27%) and vehicle crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 470 | 38.0 | 1.11 | +2% |
| Public order | 93 | 7.5 | 1.13 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 6.0 | 0.39 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 5.9 | 0.87 | -4% |
| Other theft | 56 | 4.5 | 0.71 | -25% |
| Drugs | 47 | 3.8 | 1.16 | -27% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +119% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 3.7 | 0.45 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.3 | 0.46 | -26% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.1 | 1.00 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.39 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.24 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newton-le-Willows East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newton-le-Willows East recorded 470 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 48.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newton-le-Willows East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newton-le-Willows East recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newton-le-Willows East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newton-le-Willows East recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newton-le-Willows East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newton-le-Willows East recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newton-le-Willows East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newton-le-Willows East recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newton-le-Willows East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newton-le-Willows East recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newton-le-Willows East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newton-le-Willows East recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 119% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newton-le-Willows East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newton-le-Willows East recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newton-le-Willows East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newton-le-Willows East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newton-le-Willows East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newton-le-Willows East recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newton-le-Willows East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newton-le-Willows East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newton-le-Willows East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newton-le-Willows East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newton-le-Willows East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newton-le-Willows East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newton-le-Willows East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newton-le-Willows East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newton-le-Willows East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-le-Willows West | 1,174 | 83.6 | +6% |
| Haydock | 911 | 78.3 | -0% |
| Parr | 2,061 | 138.4 | +76% |
| Blackbrook | 818 | 76.1 | -3% |
| Sutton South East | 631 | 77.4 | -1% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,260 | 295.8 | +277% |
| Sutton North West | 310 | 66.6 | -15% |
| Billinge & Seneley Green | 371 | 37.2 | -53% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Newton-le-Willows East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Findlay Close | 46 |
| On or near Bungalow Road | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Poplar Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Sycamore Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Stephenson Road | 30 |
| On or near Golborne Street | 29 |
| On or near Vulcan Close | 25 |
| On or near Walmsley Street | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newton-le-Willows East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 390 | 40.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 208 | 21.4% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 13.0% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 20 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
Newton-le-Willows East has an estimated population of 12,361. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newton-le-Willows East sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newton-le-Willows East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.2% |
Is Newton-le-Willows East a safe place to live?
Newton-le-Willows East recorded 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Newton-le-Willows East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 470 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (93).
Is crime in Newton-le-Willows East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newton-le-Willows East was down 3% on the year before: 971 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 998 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newton-le-Willows East?
Newton-le-Willows East is policed by Merseyside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Newton-le-Willows East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.