Frodsham vs Helsby

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Frodsham Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Helsby Cheshire Constabulary

      Frodsham vs Helsby Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Frodsham
      Cheshire Constabulary
      484 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.6% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Helsby
      Cheshire Constabulary
      180 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Frodsham
      B Helsby
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      484
      180
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      587
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.6%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.4%
      18.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Frodsham
      B Helsby
      Violent Crime
      194 ↓12%
      103 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↓25%
      14 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓36%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓13%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      18 ↑13%
      5 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓14%
      11 ↓48%
      Drugs
      8 ↓20%
      5 ↑150%
      Public Order
      84 ↑14%
      11 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓57%
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓40%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Frodsham safer than Helsby?

      Frodsham has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 484 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 Frodsham vs Helsby?

      Frodsham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Frodsham and Helsby?

      In Frodsham, 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 Frodsham and Helsby?

      Frodsham recorded 71 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 Frodsham vs Helsby?

      Violent crime in Frodsham 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 Frodsham and Helsby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Frodsham recorded 587 crimes (now 484, a change of -17.6%). Helsby recorded 173 crimes previously (now 180, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Frodsham 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. Frodsham has a resolution rate of 19.4% and Helsby has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Frodsham and Helsby?

      Frodsham 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 Frodsham 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 Frodsham or Helsby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Frodsham 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.