Helsby vs Golborne and Lowton West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Helsby Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Golborne and Lowton West Greater Manchester Police

      Helsby vs Golborne and Lowton West Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Helsby
      Cheshire Constabulary
      196 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      31% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Golborne and Lowton West
      Greater Manchester Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↓71.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Helsby
      B Golborne and Lowton West
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      196
      2
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      191
      7
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↓71.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Helsby
      B Golborne and Lowton West
      Violent Crime
      99 ↑1%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓35%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓15%
      2
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑0%
      0
      Burglary
      4 ↓60%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑20%
      0
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      16 ↑14%
      0
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑350%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      14 ↑133%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Golborne and Lowton West is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Helsby safer than Golborne and Lowton West?

      Helsby has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 196 crimes in the last 12 months. Golborne and Lowton West has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Golborne and Lowton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Helsby vs Golborne and Lowton West?

      Helsby shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Golborne and Lowton West shows -71.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Helsby and Golborne and Lowton West?

      In Helsby, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (99 incidents). In Golborne and Lowton West, it is Other Theft (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Helsby and Golborne and Lowton West?

      Helsby recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Golborne and Lowton West recorded 0. 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 Golborne and Lowton West?

      Violent crime in Helsby totalled 99 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Golborne and Lowton West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Helsby and Golborne and Lowton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Helsby recorded 191 crimes (now 196, a change of +2.6%). Golborne and Lowton West recorded 7 crimes previously (now 2, -71.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Helsby and Golborne and Lowton West?

      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 31% and Golborne and Lowton West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Helsby and Golborne and Lowton West?

      Helsby falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Golborne and Lowton West is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Helsby and Golborne and Lowton West?

      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 Golborne and Lowton West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Helsby and Golborne and Lowton West. 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.