Helsby vs Whitby
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Helsby vs Whitby 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 Whitby?
Helsby has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 189 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitby has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,342 crimes. Helsby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Helsby vs Whitby?
Helsby shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitby shows +181.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Helsby and Whitby?
In Helsby, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 incidents). In Whitby, it is Violent Crime (520 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Helsby and Whitby?
Helsby recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitby recorded 116. 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 Whitby?
Violent crime in Helsby totalled 100 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 520 in Whitby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Helsby and Whitby 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%). Whitby recorded 477 crimes previously (now 1,342, +181.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Helsby and Whitby?
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 Whitby has 21.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Helsby and Whitby?
Helsby falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Whitby 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 Whitby?
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 Whitby on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Helsby and Whitby. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.