Ditton and Hale vs Helsby
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ditton and Hale vs Helsby Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
Check Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ditton and Hale safer than Helsby?
Ditton and Hale has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 457 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 Ditton and Hale vs Helsby?
Ditton and Hale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.2% — 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 Ditton and Hale and Helsby?
In Ditton and Hale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (226 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 Ditton and Hale and Helsby?
Ditton and Hale recorded 28 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 Ditton and Hale vs Helsby?
Violent crime in Ditton and Hale totalled 226 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 Ditton and Hale and Helsby in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ditton and Hale recorded 611 crimes (now 457, a change of -25.2%). Helsby recorded 177 crimes previously (now 189, +6.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ditton and Hale 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. Ditton and Hale has a resolution rate of 20% and Helsby has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ditton and Hale and Helsby?
Ditton and Hale 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 Ditton and Hale 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 Ditton and Hale or Helsby on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ditton and Hale and Helsby. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.