Crime in Newton-le-Willows West: statistics, rates and trends
1,174 crimes were recorded in Newton-le-Willows West in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newton-le-Willows West at a glance
- Crime trends in Newton-le-Willows West
- Types of crime in Newton-le-Willows West
- Newton-le-Willows West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newton-le-Willows West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newton-le-Willows West
- Population and deprivation in Newton-le-Willows West
- Questions about crime in Newton-le-Willows West
- About this data
1,174 crimes were recorded in Newton-le-Willows West in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 487 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newton-le-Willows West has the 1,714th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newton-le-Willows West | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,174 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.6 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,048 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newton-le-Willows West was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,583 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,174). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 1,174 | 83.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,293 | 92.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,381 | 98.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,460 | 103.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,583 | 112.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,494 | 106.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,425 | 101.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,331 | 94.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,568 | 111.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 103 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 116 |
| August 2025 | 123 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newton-le-Willows West 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+72%) and other theft (+18%). The largest falls were in burglary (-46%) and drugs (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 487 | 34.7 | 1.01 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 155 | 11.0 | 1.33 | +72% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 8.0 | 0.52 | -30% |
| Public order | 110 | 7.8 | 1.18 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 5.8 | 0.86 | -26% |
| Drugs | 62 | 4.4 | 1.35 | -32% |
| Other theft | 59 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 2.7 | 0.55 | -22% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.6 | 0.78 | +28% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.6 | 0.44 | -46% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.0 | 1.03 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +25% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.21 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Newton-le-Willows West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newton-le-Willows West recorded 487 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newton-le-Willows West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newton-le-Willows West recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newton-le-Willows West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newton-le-Willows West recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newton-le-Willows West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newton-le-Willows West recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newton-le-Willows West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newton-le-Willows West recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newton-le-Willows West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newton-le-Willows West recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newton-le-Willows West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newton-le-Willows West recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newton-le-Willows West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newton-le-Willows West recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newton-le-Willows West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newton-le-Willows West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newton-le-Willows West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newton-le-Willows West recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newton-le-Willows West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newton-le-Willows West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newton-le-Willows West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newton-le-Willows West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newton-le-Willows West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newton-le-Willows West 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newton-le-Willows West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newton-le-Willows West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newton-le-Willows West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newton-le-Willows West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newton-le-Willows West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-le-Willows East | 971 | 78.6 | -6% |
| Haydock | 911 | 78.3 | -6% |
| Parr | 2,061 | 138.4 | +66% |
| Blackbrook | 818 | 76.1 | -9% |
| Sutton South East | 631 | 77.4 | -7% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,260 | 295.8 | +254% |
| Billinge & Seneley Green | 371 | 37.2 | -56% |
| Sutton North West | 310 | 66.6 | -20% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 161 |
| On or near Grafton Street | 31 |
| On or near Brunswick Road | 27 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 25 |
| On or near Houghton Street | 24 |
| On or near Foundry Street | 22 |
| On or near Kempton Close | 20 |
| On or near Wellington Street | 20 |
| On or near Ashton Road | 19 |
| On or near Back Bridge Street | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newton-le-Willows West 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 | 454 | 38.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 305 | 26.0% |
| Not recorded | 112 | 9.5% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 83 | 7.1% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
Newton-le-Willows West has an estimated population of 14,048. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newton-le-Willows West sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newton-le-Willows West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.3% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.4% |
Is Newton-le-Willows West a safe place to live?
Newton-le-Willows West recorded 83.6 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 487 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (155).
Is crime in Newton-le-Willows West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newton-le-Willows West was down 9% on the year before: 1,174 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,293 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newton-le-Willows West?
Newton-le-Willows West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.