Helston Town vs Kingsbridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Helston Town Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Kingsbridge Devon & Cornwall Police

      Helston Town vs Kingsbridge Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Helston Town
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      849 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.2% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      Kingsbridge
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      536 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.7% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Helston Town
      B Kingsbridge
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      849
      536
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      785
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.2%
      ↑35.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Helston Town
      B Kingsbridge
      Violent Crime
      317 ↓2%
      203 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      187 ↑4%
      102 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑22%
      28 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓50%
      11 ↑83%
      Burglary
      23 ↓15%
      22 ↑83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↑10%
      59 ↑13%
      Drugs
      17 ↑42%
      13 ↓24%
      Public Order
      63 ↑58%
      36 ↑80%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      4
      Shoplifting
      47 ↑24%
      34 ↑62%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑78%
      11 ↑267%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑100%
      8 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kingsbridge is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Helston Town safer than Kingsbridge?

      Helston Town has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 849 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingsbridge has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 536 crimes. Kingsbridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Helston Town vs Kingsbridge?

      Helston Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kingsbridge shows +35.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Helston Town and Kingsbridge?

      In Helston Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (317 incidents). In Kingsbridge, it is Violent Crime (203 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Helston Town and Kingsbridge?

      Helston Town recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingsbridge recorded 102. 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 Helston Town vs Kingsbridge?

      Violent crime in Helston Town totalled 317 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 203 in Kingsbridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Helston Town and Kingsbridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Helston Town recorded 785 crimes (now 849, a change of +8.2%). Kingsbridge recorded 395 crimes previously (now 536, +35.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Helston Town and Kingsbridge?

      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. Helston Town has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Kingsbridge has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Helston Town and Kingsbridge?

      Helston Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Kingsbridge is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Helston Town and Kingsbridge?

      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 Helston Town or Kingsbridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Helston Town and Kingsbridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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