Crime Rates at Highmarsh Crescent, Newton-le-willows, WA12 9WF

Highmarsh Crescent area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Newton-le-Willows East , and the 135th 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 Highmarsh Crescent (WA12 9WF) in the last 12 months was 27.3 per 1,000 residents and was 67.6% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -22.2% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 14.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Highmarsh Crescent (WA12 9WF), the main crime hotspot is near Weedon Avenue. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.