Crime Rates at Norman Harvey V C Close, Newton-le-willows, WA12 9GX

Norman Harvey V C Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East , and the 155th 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 Norman Harvey V C Close (WA12 9GX) in the last 12 months was 30.4 per 1,000 residents and was 63.9% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 456.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Norman Harvey V C Close (WA12 9GX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wellington Gardens, where police recorded 32 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sceptre Close (16 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.