Helsby vs Hoole

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Helsby Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Hoole Cheshire Constabulary

      Helsby vs Hoole Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Helsby
      Cheshire Constabulary
      180 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Hoole
      Cheshire Constabulary
      856 crimes / 12m
      ↑76.9% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Helsby
      B Hoole
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      180
      856
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      173
      484
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↑76.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      30.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Helsby
      B Hoole
      Violent Crime
      103 ↑26%
      345 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓33%
      75 ↑70%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓33%
      47 ↑68%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      17 ↑13%
      Burglary
      5 ↓50%
      16 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓48%
      51 ↑82%
      Drugs
      5 ↑150%
      58 ↑480%
      Public Order
      11 ↑10%
      94 ↑71%
      Robbery
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑150%
      114 ↑58%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑50%
      24 ↑243%
      Overall Verdict
      A Helsby is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Helsby safer than Hoole?

      Helsby has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 180 crimes in the last 12 months. Hoole has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 856 crimes. Helsby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Helsby vs Hoole?

      Helsby shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hoole shows +76.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Helsby and Hoole?

      In Helsby, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (103 incidents). In Hoole, it is Violent Crime (345 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Helsby and Hoole?

      Helsby recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hoole recorded 75. 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 Helsby vs Hoole?

      Violent crime in Helsby totalled 103 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 345 in Hoole. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Helsby recorded 173 crimes (now 180, a change of +4.1%). Hoole recorded 484 crimes previously (now 856, +76.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Helsby and Hoole?

      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. Helsby has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Hoole has 30.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Helsby and Hoole?

      Helsby falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Hoole 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 Helsby and Hoole?

      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 Helsby or Hoole on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Helsby and Hoole. 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.