Birchfield vs Helsby

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Birchfield Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Helsby Cheshire Constabulary

      Birchfield vs Helsby Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Birchfield
      Cheshire Constabulary
      411 crimes / 12m
      ↑71.3% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Helsby
      Cheshire Constabulary
      180 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      18.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Birchfield
      B Helsby
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      411
      180
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      240
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑71.3%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      18.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Birchfield
      B Helsby
      Violent Crime
      194 ↑116%
      103 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑28%
      14 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑115%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑138%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      7 ↓46%
      5 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑28%
      11 ↓48%
      Drugs
      9 ↑13%
      5 ↑150%
      Public Order
      34 ↑48%
      11 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↑140%
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑100%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Helsby is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 41/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Birchfield safer than Helsby?

      Birchfield has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 411 crimes in the last 12 months. Helsby has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 180 crimes. Helsby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Birchfield vs Helsby?

      Birchfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +71.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Helsby shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Birchfield and Helsby?

      In Birchfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (194 incidents). In Helsby, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchfield and Helsby?

      Birchfield recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Helsby recorded 14. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Birchfield vs Helsby?

      Violent crime in Birchfield totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 in Helsby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Birchfield and Helsby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchfield recorded 240 crimes (now 411, a change of +71.3%). Helsby recorded 173 crimes previously (now 180, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchfield and Helsby?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Birchfield has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Helsby has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Birchfield and Helsby?

      Birchfield falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Helsby is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Birchfield and Helsby?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Birchfield or Helsby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birchfield and Helsby. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.