Altham vs Helmshore

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Altham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Helmshore Lancashire Constabulary

      Altham vs Helmshore Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Altham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      505 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      47.7% 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 Altham
      B Helmshore
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      505
      262
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      507
      314
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.4%
      ↓16.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Altham
      B Helmshore
      Violent Crime
      175 ↓4%
      76 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      131 ↓16%
      103 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑23%
      18 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↑77%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      35 ↑9%
      13 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓7%
      16 ↓33%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      1 ↓80%
      Public Order
      21 ↑31%
      9 ↓47%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑25%
      9 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Helmshore is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Altham safer than Helmshore?

      Altham has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 505 crimes in the last 12 months. Helmshore has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 262 crimes. Helmshore scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Altham vs Helmshore?

      Altham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.4% — 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 Altham and Helmshore?

      In Altham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (175 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 Altham and Helmshore?

      Altham recorded 131 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 Altham vs Helmshore?

      Violent crime in Altham totalled 175 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 Altham and Helmshore in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Altham recorded 507 crimes (now 505, a change of -0.4%). Helmshore recorded 314 crimes previously (now 262, -16.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Altham 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. Altham has a resolution rate of 47.7% and Helmshore has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Altham and Helmshore?

      Altham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary 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 Altham 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 Altham or Helmshore on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.