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Crime in Newton-le-Willows

Newton-le-Willows had 600 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 89.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 46 St Helens areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% below the middle St Helens area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

WA12, St. Helens · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Newton-le-Willows

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89.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 46St Helens rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common256 in 3 months

Month by month

194 Mar 201 Apr 181 May 200 Jun 215 Jul 185 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Newton-le-Willows. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence25643%
public order6010%
anti-social behaviour559%
shoplifting488%
theft417%
criminal damage417%
drugs244%
vehicle crime234%

Newton-le-Willows against St Helens

TypeNewton-le-Willows per 1,000Middle St Helens areaChange
Violence38.242.9▲ 4%
Burglary2.22.3▲ 15%
Vehicle crime3.44▲ 35%
Anti-social behaviour8.212.6▲ 17%
Theft and robbery76.3▲ 12%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Winwick221.9▼ 6%
Newton-le-Willows89.6▲ 4%
Earlestown85▲ 5%
Haydock84.3▲ 9%
Burtonwood67.3▲ 3%
See every St Helens area ranked on the crime in St Helens page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Newton-le-Willows a safe area?

Newton-le-Willows had about 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 46 St Helens areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newton-le-Willows?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (256), followed by public order (60) and anti-social behaviour (55).