Crime in Newton-le-Willows: statistics, rates and trends
2,145 crimes were recorded in Newton-le-Willows in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Newton-le-Willows
- Questions about crime in Newton-le-Willows
- About this data
2,145 crimes were recorded in Newton-le-Willows in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 957 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Newton-le-Willows has the 595th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newton-le-Willows | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,145 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.2 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 26,409 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newton-le-Willows was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,697 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,145). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 2,145 | 81.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,291 | 86.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,338 | 88.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,528 | 95.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,697 | 102.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,584 | 97.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,465 | 93.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,328 | 88.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,532 | 95.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 229 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newton-le-Willows 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 drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+58%). The largest falls were in drugs (-30%) and anti-social behaviour (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 957 | 36.2 | 1.06 | -3% |
| Public order | 203 | 7.7 | 1.16 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 201 | 7.6 | 0.92 | +58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 7.0 | 0.46 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 5.9 | 0.87 | -17% |
| Other theft | 115 | 4.4 | 0.68 | -8% |
| Drugs | 109 | 4.1 | 1.26 | -30% |
| Burglary | 68 | 2.6 | 0.73 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -24% |
| Other crime | 49 | 1.9 | 0.88 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 0.7 | 0.70 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.3 | 0.41 | +50% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.0 | 0.02 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newton-le-Willows
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newton-le-Willows recorded 957 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newton-le-Willows
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newton-le-Willows recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newton-le-Willows
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newton-le-Willows recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newton-le-Willows
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newton-le-Willows recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newton-le-Willows
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newton-le-Willows recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newton-le-Willows
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newton-le-Willows recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newton-le-Willows
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newton-le-Willows recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newton-le-Willows
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newton-le-Willows recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newton-le-Willows
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newton-le-Willows recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newton-le-Willows
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newton-le-Willows recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newton-le-Willows
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newton-le-Willows recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newton-le-Willows
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newton-le-Willows recorded 9 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newton-le-Willows
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newton-le-Willows recorded 8 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newton-le-Willows
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newton-le-Willows recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Newton-le-Willows, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newton-le-Willows.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newton-le-Willows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock | 1,096 | 75.4 | -7% |
| St Helens (St. Helens) | 12,189 | 119.1 | +47% |
| Billinge | 219 | 36.8 | -55% |
| Warrington | 13,902 | 82.1 | +1% |
| Culcheth | 285 | 47.9 | -41% |
| Prescot | 4,129 | 100.9 | +24% |
| Widnes | 5,501 | 89.7 | +10% |
| Rainford | 193 | 35.9 | -56% |
2 areas within Newton-le-Willows, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Newton-le-Willows West had the highest rate (83.6 per 1,000) and Newton-le-Willows East the lowest (78.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-le-Willows West | Neighbourhood | 14,048 | 1,174 | 83.6 |
| Newton-le-Willows East | Neighbourhood | 12,361 | 971 | 78.6 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 161 |
| On or near Findlay Close | 46 |
| On or near Bungalow Road | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Grafton Street | 31 |
| On or near Poplar Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Sycamore Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Stephenson Road | 30 |
| On or near Golborne Street | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newton-le-Willows 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 | 844 | 39.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 513 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 227 | 10.6% |
| Not recorded | 186 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 140 | 6.5% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 29 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% |
Newton-le-Willows has an estimated population of 26,409. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newton-le-Willows sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newton-le-Willows |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.2% |
| Social rented homes | 24.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.1% |
Is Newton-le-Willows a safe place to live?
Newton-le-Willows recorded 81.2 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 957 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (203).
Is crime in Newton-le-Willows going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newton-le-Willows was down 6% on the year before: 2,145 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,291 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newton-le-Willows?
Newton-le-Willows 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.