Crime Rates at Helmsley Close, Newton-le-willows, WA12 9GW

Helmsley Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East , and the 95th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Helmsley Close (WA12 9GW) in the last 12 months was 21.1 per 1,000 residents and was 75.0% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

In the area around Helmsley Close (WA12 9GW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Viaduct Street, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Harvey Avenue (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.