Crime in Newton-le-Willows West: statistics, rates and trends
1,162 crimes were recorded in Newton-le-Willows West in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Newton-le-Willows West
- Questions about crime in Newton-le-Willows West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (468), shoplifting (166) and anti-social behaviour (111) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,741st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Newton-le-Willows West | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,162 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.7 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,048 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Newton-le-Willows West of any year here (1,162 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,162 | 82.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,307 | 93.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,377 | 98.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,449 | 103.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,591 | 113.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,478 | 105.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,428 | 101.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,362 | 97.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,563 | 111.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 111 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newton-le-Willows West recorded notably more shoplifting (40% above the national rate) and drugs (35% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (49% below) and vehicle crime (46% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 77 to 166 and other theft rose from 51 to 60, while drugs fell from 98 to 62 and anti-social behaviour fell from 167 to 111.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 468 | 33.3 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 166 | 11.8 | 8.5 | +116% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 7.9 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Public order | 103 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Drugs | 62 | 4.4 | 3.3 | -37% |
| Other theft | 60 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 2.7 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newton-le-Willows West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-le-Willows East | 934 | 75.6 | -9% |
| Haydock | 880 | 75.6 | -9% |
| Parr | 2,055 | 138.0 | +67% |
| Blackbrook | 831 | 77.3 | -7% |
| Sutton South East | 649 | 79.6 | -4% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,286 | 301.9 | +265% |
| Billinge & Seneley Green | 375 | 37.6 | -55% |
| Sutton North West | 305 | 65.5 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Newton-le-Willows West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (170).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 170 |
| On or near Grafton Street | 31 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 30 |
| On or near Brunswick Road | 26 |
| On or near Lancaster Close | 26 |
| On or near Houghton Street | 25 |
| On or near Back Bridge Street | 21 |
| On or near Foundry Street | 21 |
| On or near Kempton Close | 20 |
| On or near Charmouth Close | 19 |
Of the 1,051 crimes in Newton-le-Willows West with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 111 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 418 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 297 | 28.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 87 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Newton-le-Willows West has an estimated population of 14,048 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newton-le-Willows West average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Newton-le-Willows West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Newton-le-Willows West a safe place to live?
Newton-le-Willows West recorded 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,741st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Newton-le-Willows West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 468 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (166).
Is crime in Newton-le-Willows West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newton-le-Willows West was down 11% on the year before: 1,162 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,307 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newton-le-Willows West?
About 14,048 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newton-le-Willows West?
Newton-le-Willows West 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.