Frodsham vs Helsby

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Frodsham Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Helsby Cheshire Constabulary

      Frodsham vs Helsby Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Frodsham
      Cheshire Constabulary
      461 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      24.1% 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 Frodsham
      B Helsby
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      461
      189
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      584
      177
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.1%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Frodsham
      B Helsby
      Violent Crime
      195 ↓8%
      100 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      68 ↓29%
      12 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓47%
      11 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓14%
      9 ↑80%
      Burglary
      19 ↑27%
      5 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↓21%
      14 ↓18%
      Drugs
      5 ↓64%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      67 ↓17%
      16 ↑45%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓52%
      8 ↑700%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓28%
      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 Frodsham safer than Helsby?

      Frodsham has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 461 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 Frodsham vs Helsby?

      Frodsham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.1% — 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 Frodsham and Helsby?

      In Frodsham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 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 Frodsham and Helsby?

      Frodsham recorded 68 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 Frodsham vs Helsby?

      Violent crime in Frodsham totalled 195 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 Frodsham and Helsby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Frodsham recorded 584 crimes (now 461, a change of -21.1%). Helsby recorded 177 crimes previously (now 189, +6.8%).

      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 24.1% and Helsby has 23.1%. 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.