Crime in Newton-le-Willows East: statistics, rates and trends
934 crimes were recorded in Newton-le-Willows East in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Newton-le-Willows East
- Questions about crime in Newton-le-Willows East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (456), public order (95) and criminal damage and arson (71) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,999th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Newton-le-Willows East | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 934 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.6 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,361 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Newton-le-Willows East of any year here (934 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 934 | 75.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,022 | 82.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 965 | 78.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,035 | 83.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,132 | 91.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,077 | 87.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,044 | 84.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,011 | 81.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 969 | 78.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and shoplifting (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 33 to 45, while anti-social behaviour fell from 102 to 62 and drugs fell from 67 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 456 | 36.9 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Public order | 95 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 5.0 | 15.4 | -39% |
| Other theft | 59 | 4.8 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.6 | 3.3 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 3.6 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newton-le-Willows East; the highest is Peasley Cross & Fingerpost (301.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Billinge & Seneley Green (37.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newton-le-Willows East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-le-Willows West | 1,162 | 82.7 | +9% |
| Haydock | 880 | 75.6 | 0% |
| Parr | 2,055 | 138.0 | +83% |
| Blackbrook | 831 | 77.3 | +2% |
| Sutton South East | 649 | 79.6 | +5% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,286 | 301.9 | +300% |
| Sutton North West | 305 | 65.5 | -13% |
| Billinge & Seneley Green | 375 | 37.6 | -50% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Newton-le-Willows East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bungalow Road” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bungalow Road | 45 |
| On or near Findlay Close | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Stephenson Road | 30 |
| On or near Sycamore Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Poplar Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Vulcan Close | 23 |
| On or near Walmsley Street | 21 |
| On or near Banastre Drive | 20 |
Of the 872 crimes in Newton-le-Willows East with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 399 | 45.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 194 | 22.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 18 | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Newton-le-Willows East has an estimated population of 12,361 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and more social housing (23%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newton-le-Willows East average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Newton-le-Willows East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Newton-le-Willows East a safe place to live?
Newton-le-Willows East recorded 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,999th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newton-le-Willows East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 456 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (95).
Is crime in Newton-le-Willows East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newton-le-Willows East was down 9% on the year before: 934 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,022 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newton-le-Willows East?
About 12,361 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newton-le-Willows East?
Newton-le-Willows East is policed by Merseyside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.