Total Crime Rate
47.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Warwick Avenue area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East , and the 241st 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 Warwick Avenue (WA12 8PS) in the last 12 months was 47.8 per 1,000 residents and was 43.2% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 26.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Warwick Avenue (WA12 8PS), the main crime hotspot is near Laurel Avenue. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Newton-le-Willows East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holly Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Laurel Avenue | Under investigation |
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