Ramsbottom vs Helmshore

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    89/100
    Ramsbottom Greater Manchester Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Helmshore Lancashire Constabulary

      Ramsbottom vs Helmshore Results

      A
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Ramsbottom
      Greater Manchester Police
      10 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Helmshore
      Lancashire Constabulary
      262 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ramsbottom
      B Helmshore
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      10
      262
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      0
      314
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0%
      ↓16.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ramsbottom
      B Helmshore
      Violent Crime
      3
      76 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2
      103 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      1
      18 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      0
      13 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1
      16 ↓33%
      Drugs
      1
      1 ↓80%
      Public Order
      1
      9 ↓47%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      0
      9 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ramsbottom is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ramsbottom safer than Helmshore?

      Ramsbottom has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 10 crimes in the last 12 months. Helmshore has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 262 crimes. Ramsbottom scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ramsbottom vs Helmshore?

      Ramsbottom shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Helmshore shows -16.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ramsbottom and Helmshore?

      In Ramsbottom, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3 incidents). In Helmshore, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ramsbottom and Helmshore?

      Ramsbottom recorded 2 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Helmshore recorded 103. 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 Ramsbottom vs Helmshore?

      Violent crime in Ramsbottom totalled 3 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 76 in Helmshore. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ramsbottom and Helmshore in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ramsbottom recorded 0 crimes (now 10, a change of 0%). Helmshore recorded 314 crimes previously (now 262, -16.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ramsbottom and Helmshore?

      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. Ramsbottom has a resolution rate of 50% and Helmshore has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ramsbottom and Helmshore?

      Ramsbottom falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. Helmshore is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ramsbottom and Helmshore?

      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 Ramsbottom or Helmshore on a crime map?

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

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