Helston Town vs Sidmouth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Helston Town vs Sidmouth 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 Helston Town safer than Sidmouth?
Helston Town has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 849 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidmouth has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 696 crimes. Sidmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Helston Town vs Sidmouth?
Helston Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sidmouth shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Helston Town and Sidmouth?
In Helston Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (317 incidents). In Sidmouth, it is Violent Crime (344 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Helston Town and Sidmouth?
Helston Town recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidmouth recorded 86. 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 Sidmouth?
Violent crime in Helston Town totalled 317 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 344 in Sidmouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Helston Town and Sidmouth 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%). Sidmouth recorded 794 crimes previously (now 696, -12.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Helston Town and Sidmouth?
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 Sidmouth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Helston Town and Sidmouth?
Helston Town falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth?
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 Sidmouth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Helston Town and Sidmouth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.