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

Overview of Crime in Newton-le-Willows West

The total recorded crimes in Newton-le-Willows West, St. Helens, UK in May 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newton-le-Willows West crime rate of 4.42 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 West, encompassing approximately 24,213 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Newton-le-Willows West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashton Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 6
  • Marian Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Newton-le-Willows West?

To understand the safety of Newton-le-Willows West, we need to analyze Newton-le-Willows West 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 West reported a higher crime volume than the St. Helens average, with 1,475 crimes compared to 1,105. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newton-le-Willows West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

    • In 2023, Newton-le-Willows West experienced a greater number of crimes than the St. Helens average, with 1,322 crimes compared to 1,162. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newton-le-Willows West witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the St. Helens.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in St. Helens, Newton-le-Willows West 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 West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newton-le-Willows West has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 4.42 ranking 5th out of 17 in the St. Helens, UK

In 2024, the total Newton-le-Willows West crimes were 1,475. The crime rate of Newton-le-Willows West in 2024 was 60.92 (year) or 5.08 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the St. Helens.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newton-le-Willows West were around 1,322 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.60 (year) or 4.55 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the St. Helens.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newton-le-Willows West)CrimesRank (Newton-le-Willows West)CrimesRank (Newton-le-Willows West)
St Helens Town Centre334 13,888 14,207 1
Parr160 22,179 22,519 2
Haydock80 91,165 51,398 3
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost116 31,204 41,212 7
Thatto Heath87 71,163 61,331 4
Newton-le-Willows East110 41,130 7967 9
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 631 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202545
March 202543
February 202548
January 202540
December 202444
November 202435
October 202444
September 202444
August 202447
July 202444
June 2024110
May 202439

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202523
March 202516
February 202518
January 202510
December 202422
November 202414
October 202418
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202511
February 202510
January 20256
December 20249
November 202411
October 202411
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 202410
June 202414

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 20257
February 202516
January 20259
December 202410
November 202415
October 202412
September 20248
August 202417
July 20248
June 202426
May 202420

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
February 202519
January 20253
December 202414
November 202411
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 202411
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20259
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 202419
October 20242
September 20243
August 202419
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242

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

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

1. Ashton Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
3. Marian Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Grafton Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
5. Railway Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Wellington Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Robbery1
7. King Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Haydock Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Back Bridge Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Wellington Gardens (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1

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