Total Crime Rate
81.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
32.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Dingle Avenue area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East , and the 235th highest crime rate of 602 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 Dingle Avenue (WA12 9NZ) in the last 12 months was 81.1 per 1,000 residents and was 1.6% higher than the Newton-le-Willows East average (79.8 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 32.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dingle Avenue (WA12 9NZ), the main crime hotspot is near Marian Avenue. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Newton-le-Willows West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Lloyd Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Bicycle theft | Watkins Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Tully Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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