Broken Cross and Upton vs Helsby

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Broken Cross and Upton Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Helsby Cheshire Constabulary

      Broken Cross and Upton vs Helsby Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Broken Cross and Upton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      561 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      26.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Broken Cross and Upton
      B Helsby
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      561
      180
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      518
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      18.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broken Cross and Upton
      B Helsby
      Violent Crime
      301 ↑8%
      103 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑3%
      14 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑10%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓36%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      6 ↓50%
      5 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑27%
      11 ↓48%
      Drugs
      22 ↑100%
      5 ↑150%
      Public Order
      74 ↑68%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓60%
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Helsby is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broken Cross and Upton safer than Helsby?

      Broken Cross and Upton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 561 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 Broken Cross and Upton vs Helsby?

      Broken Cross and Upton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — 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 Broken Cross and Upton and Helsby?

      In Broken Cross and Upton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (301 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 Broken Cross and Upton and Helsby?

      Broken Cross and Upton recorded 38 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 Broken Cross and Upton vs Helsby?

      Violent crime in Broken Cross and Upton totalled 301 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 Broken Cross and Upton and Helsby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broken Cross and Upton recorded 518 crimes (now 561, a change of +8.3%). Helsby recorded 173 crimes previously (now 180, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broken Cross and Upton 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. Broken Cross and Upton has a resolution rate of 26.5% and Helsby has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broken Cross and Upton and Helsby?

      Broken Cross and Upton 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 Broken Cross and Upton 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 Broken Cross and Upton or Helsby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Broken Cross and Upton 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.