Chester Villages vs Helsby

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Chester Villages Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Helsby Cheshire Constabulary

      Chester Villages vs Helsby Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Chester Villages
      Cheshire Constabulary
      260 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Helsby
      Cheshire Constabulary
      189 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chester Villages
      B Helsby
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      260
      189
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      270
      177
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.7%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chester Villages
      B Helsby
      Violent Crime
      136 ↓4%
      100 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↓29%
      12 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑0%
      11 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑11%
      9 ↑80%
      Burglary
      10 ↓50%
      5 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓41%
      14 ↓18%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      34 ↑100%
      16 ↑45%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑700%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑100%
      10 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chester Villages safer than Helsby?

      Chester Villages has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 260 crimes in the last 12 months. Helsby has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 189 crimes. Helsby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chester Villages vs Helsby?

      Chester Villages shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Helsby shows +6.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chester Villages and Helsby?

      In Chester Villages, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (136 incidents). In Helsby, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chester Villages and Helsby?

      Chester Villages recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Helsby recorded 12. 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 Chester Villages vs Helsby?

      Violent crime in Chester Villages totalled 136 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Helsby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chester Villages recorded 270 crimes (now 260, a change of -3.7%). Helsby recorded 177 crimes previously (now 189, +6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chester Villages 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. Chester Villages has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Helsby has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chester Villages and Helsby?

      Chester Villages 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 Chester Villages 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 Chester Villages or Helsby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chester Villages 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.