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Crime in Newtown (WA8)

Newtown (WA8) had 368 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 193.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 42 Halton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 71% above the middle Halton area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

WA8, Halton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Newtown (WA8)

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193.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 42Halton rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common155 in 3 months

Month by month

114 Mar 126 Apr 135 May 134 Jun 120 Jul 114 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Newtown (WA8). Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15542%
public order5515%
shoplifting4011%
anti-social behaviour3911%
criminal damage216%
theft195%
drugs103%
other crime82%

Newtown (WA8) against Halton

TypeNewtown (WA8) per 1,000Middle Halton areaChange
Violence81.748.8▲ 25%
Burglary3.21.9–
Vehicle crime3.22▼ 45%
Anti-social behaviour20.512.5▼ 26%
Theft and robbery13.78▼ 13%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Woodend468.7▼ 19%
Simm's Cross244.7▲ 3%
Kingsway Estate217.2▲ 1%
Lugsdale198.8▼ 3%
Newtown (WA8)193.9▼ 2%
West Bank170.1▼ 11%
Widnes123.8▲ 5%
See every Halton area ranked on the crime in Halton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Newtown (WA8) a safe area?

Newtown (WA8) had about 193.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 42 Halton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newtown (WA8)?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (155), followed by public order (55) and shoplifting (40).