Total Crime Rate
47.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Road area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eccleston , and the 238th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around New Road (L34 6JT) in the last 12 months was 47.3 per 1,000 residents and was 17.3% higher than the Eccleston average (40.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Road (L34 6JT), the main crime hotspot is near Lawler Grove. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eccleston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lawler Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lawler Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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