Crime Rates at Walsh Close, Newton-le-willows, WA12 0AY

Walsh Close area has the 26th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East , and the 157th highest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Walsh Close (WA12 0AY) in the last 12 months was 109.4 per 1,000 residents and was 30.0% higher than the Newton-le-Willows East average (84.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 67.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Walsh Close (WA12 0AY), the main crime hotspot is near Kempton Close. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.