Crime Rate in Newton-le-Willows East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newton-le-Willows East

The total recorded crimes in Newton-le-Willows East, St. Helens, UK in May 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newton-le-Willows East crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Newton-le-Willows East, encompassing approximately 18,838 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (74.19% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Newton-le-Willows East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bradlegh Road with total crimes: 8
  • Findlay Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bursar Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Newton-le-Willows East?

To understand the safety of Newton-le-Willows East, we need to analyze Newton-le-Willows East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to St. Helens:

    • In 2024, Newton-le-Willows East reported a higher crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 1,130 crimes compared to 1,105. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newton-le-Willows East witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

    • In 2023, Newton-le-Willows East had fewer crimes than the St. Helens average, with 967 crimes compared to 1,162. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Newton-le-Willows East witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in St. Helens, Newton-le-Willows East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Newton-le-Willows East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newton-le-Willows East has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 5.84 ranking 4th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Newton-le-Willows East crimes were 1,130. The crime rate of Newton-le-Willows East in 2024 was 59.98 (year) or 5.00 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newton-le-Willows East were around 967 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.33 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newton-le-Willows East)CrimesRank (Newton-le-Willows East)CrimesRank (Newton-le-Willows East)
St Helens Town Centre334 13,888 14,207 1
Parr160 22,179 22,519 2
Haydock80 91,165 51,398 3
Newton-le-Willows West107 51,475 31,322 5
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost116 31,204 41,212 7
Thatto Heath87 71,163 61,331 4
West Park102 61,097 91,282 6
Bold & Lea Green84 81,115 81,159 8
Blackbrook68 11932 10936 10
Moss Bank73 10846 11819 11
Windle46 13708 12772 12
Rainhill53 12683 13604 14
Sutton South East45 14657 14714 13
Eccleston40 15472 15504 15
Billinge & Seneley Green33 17436 16409 16
Rainford33 16375 17401 17
Sutton North West20 18370 18352 18

Newton-le-Willows East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20252
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 531 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202531
March 202532
February 202547
January 202541
December 202420
November 202432
October 202443
September 202443
August 202435
July 202435
June 202484
May 202434

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202511
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 202411
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 202512
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202515
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 202421
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202511
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 202414
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 202452
May 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Newton-le-Willows East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Newton-le-Willows East postcode area is presented below.

1. Bradlegh Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Findlay Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Bursar Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Conroy Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Stephenson Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Banastre Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Sycamore Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Barley Mere Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Noon Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3

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