Total Crime Rate
47.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandra Drive 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 Sandra Drive (WA12 8QA) 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 Sandra Drive (WA12 8QA), the main crime hotspot is near Holly Avenue. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Willow Avenue | — |
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