Helsby vs Kingsley and Gowy

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Helsby Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Kingsley and Gowy Cheshire Constabulary

      Helsby vs Kingsley and Gowy Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Helsby
      Cheshire Constabulary
      189 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Kingsley and Gowy
      Cheshire Constabulary
      147 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Helsby
      B Kingsley and Gowy
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      189
      147
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      177
      260
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.8%
      ↓43.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Helsby
      B Kingsley and Gowy
      Violent Crime
      100 ↑15%
      70 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓43%
      11 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓8%
      13 ↓46%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑80%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      5 ↓50%
      6 ↓54%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓18%
      16 ↓56%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      5 ↑67%
      Public Order
      16 ↑45%
      16 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑700%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑67%
      2 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kingsley and Gowy is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Helsby safer than Kingsley and Gowy?

      Helsby has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 189 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingsley and Gowy has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 147 crimes. Kingsley and Gowy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Helsby vs Kingsley and Gowy?

      Helsby shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kingsley and Gowy shows -43.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Helsby and Kingsley and Gowy?

      In Helsby, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 incidents). In Kingsley and Gowy, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Helsby and Kingsley and Gowy?

      Helsby recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingsley and Gowy recorded 11. 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 Kingsley and Gowy?

      Violent crime in Helsby totalled 100 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Kingsley and Gowy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Helsby recorded 177 crimes (now 189, a change of +6.8%). Kingsley and Gowy recorded 260 crimes previously (now 147, -43.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Helsby and Kingsley and Gowy?

      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 23.1% and Kingsley and Gowy has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Helsby and Kingsley and Gowy?

      Helsby falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Kingsley and Gowy 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 Kingsley and Gowy?

      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 Kingsley and Gowy on a crime map?

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