Crime in Newton-le-Willows: statistics, rates and trends
2,096 crimes were recorded in Newton-le-Willows in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newton-le-Willows at a glance
- Crime trends in Newton-le-Willows
- Types of crime in Newton-le-Willows
- Newton-le-Willows compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Newton-le-Willows
- Streets with the most crime in Newton-le-Willows
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newton-le-Willows
- Demographics of Newton-le-Willows
- Questions about crime in Newton-le-Willows
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (924), shoplifting (211) and public order (198) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 622nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Newton-le-Willows | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,096 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.4 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 26,409 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Newton-le-Willows of any year here (2,096 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,096 | 79.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,329 | 88.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,342 | 88.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,484 | 94.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,723 | 103.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,555 | 96.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,472 | 93.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,373 | 89.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,532 | 95.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 180 |
| July 2026 | 209 |
| June 2026 | 192 |
| May 2026 | 165 |
| April 2026 | 193 |
| March 2026 | 182 |
| February 2026 | 140 |
| January 2026 | 143 |
| December 2025 | 159 |
| November 2025 | 153 |
| October 2025 | 191 |
| September 2025 | 189 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (57% below) and vehicle crime (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 110 to 211, while burglary fell from 78 to 49 and anti-social behaviour fell from 269 to 173.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 924 | 35.0 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 211 | 8.0 | 8.5 | +92% |
| Public order | 198 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 156 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 119 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Drugs | 107 | 4.1 | 3.3 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Other crime | 52 | 2.0 | 2.1 | +11% |
| Burglary | 49 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -37% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Newton-le-Willows; the highest is St Helens (St. Helens) (119.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Rainford (34.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newton-le-Willows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock | 1,080 | 74.3 | -6% |
| St Helens (St. Helens) | 12,250 | 119.7 | +51% |
| Billinge | 221 | 37.2 | -53% |
| Warrington | 13,695 | 80.9 | +2% |
| Culcheth | 288 | 48.4 | -39% |
| Prescot | 4,093 | 100.0 | +26% |
| Widnes | 5,487 | 89.5 | +13% |
| Rainford | 185 | 34.4 | -57% |
Of the 2 areas within Newton-le-Willows, Newton-le-Willows West had the highest crime rate (82.7 per 1,000) and Newton-le-Willows East the lowest (75.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-le-Willows West | Neighbourhood | 14,048 | 1,162 | 82.7 |
| Newton-le-Willows East | Neighbourhood | 12,361 | 934 | 75.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Newton-le-Willows 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 Bungalow Road | 45 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Findlay Close | 42 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Grafton Street | 31 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 30 |
| On or near Stephenson Road | 30 |
| On or near Sycamore Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Poplar Avenue | 27 |
Of the 1,923 crimes in Newton-le-Willows with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 173 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 817 | 42.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 491 | 25.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 221 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 146 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 64 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 60 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 33 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Newton-le-Willows has an estimated population of 26,409 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newton-le-Willows average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Newton-le-Willows | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Newton-le-Willows a safe place to live?
Newton-le-Willows recorded 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 622nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newton-le-Willows?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 924 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (211).
Is crime in Newton-le-Willows going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newton-le-Willows was down 10% on the year before: 2,096 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,329 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newton-le-Willows?
About 26,409 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newton-le-Willows?
Newton-le-Willows 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.