Helsby vs Penketh and Cuerdley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Helsby vs Penketh and Cuerdley Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Helsby safer than Penketh and Cuerdley?
Helsby has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 189 crimes in the last 12 months. Penketh and Cuerdley has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 233 crimes. Helsby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Helsby vs Penketh and Cuerdley?
Helsby shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penketh and Cuerdley shows -14% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Helsby and Penketh and Cuerdley?
In Helsby, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 incidents). In Penketh and Cuerdley, it is Violent Crime (121 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Helsby and Penketh and Cuerdley?
Helsby recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 13. 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 Penketh and Cuerdley?
Violent crime in Helsby totalled 100 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 121 in Penketh and Cuerdley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Helsby and Penketh and Cuerdley 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%). Penketh and Cuerdley recorded 271 crimes previously (now 233, -14%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Helsby and Penketh and Cuerdley?
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 Penketh and Cuerdley has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Helsby and Penketh and Cuerdley?
Helsby falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Penketh and Cuerdley 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 Penketh and Cuerdley?
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 Penketh and Cuerdley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Helsby and Penketh and Cuerdley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.