Helsby vs Marbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Helsby Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Marbury Cheshire Constabulary

      Helsby vs Marbury Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Helsby
      Cheshire Constabulary
      180 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Marbury
      Cheshire Constabulary
      374 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Helsby
      B Marbury
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      180
      374
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      173
      459
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↓18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Helsby
      B Marbury
      Violent Crime
      103 ↑26%
      190 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓33%
      35 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓33%
      13 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑20%
      5 ↓55%
      Burglary
      5 ↓50%
      13 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓48%
      33 ↑6%
      Drugs
      5 ↑150%
      6 ↓60%
      Public Order
      11 ↑10%
      53 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑150%
      7 ↑250%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑50%
      17 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Helsby is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Helsby safer than Marbury?

      Helsby has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 180 crimes in the last 12 months. Marbury has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 374 crimes. Helsby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Helsby vs Marbury?

      Helsby shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Marbury shows -18.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Helsby, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (103 incidents). In Marbury, it is Violent Crime (190 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Helsby recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marbury recorded 35. 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 Marbury?

      Violent crime in Helsby totalled 103 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 190 in Marbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Helsby and Marbury 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%). Marbury recorded 459 crimes previously (now 374, -18.5%).

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

      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 Marbury has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Helsby and Marbury?

      Helsby falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Marbury 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 Marbury?

      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 Marbury on a crime map?

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