Bulk vs Helmshore

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Bulk Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Helmshore Lancashire Constabulary

      Bulk vs Helmshore Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Bulk
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,027 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.8% trend
      23.6% 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 Bulk
      B Helmshore
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,027
      262
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      971
      314
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.8%
      ↓16.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bulk
      B Helmshore
      Violent Crime
      380 ↑39%
      76 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      238 ↓5%
      103 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      62 ↑13%
      18 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓62%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      72 ↓27%
      13 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↓2%
      16 ↓33%
      Drugs
      29 ↑93%
      1 ↓80%
      Public Order
      42 ↓5%
      9 ↓47%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      38 ↑217%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓63%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑13%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑0%
      9 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Helmshore is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bulk safer than Helmshore?

      Bulk has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,027 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 Bulk vs Helmshore?

      Bulk shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Bulk and Helmshore?

      In Bulk, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (380 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 Bulk and Helmshore?

      Bulk recorded 238 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 Bulk vs Helmshore?

      Violent crime in Bulk totalled 380 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 Bulk and Helmshore in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bulk recorded 971 crimes (now 1,027, a change of +5.8%). Helmshore recorded 314 crimes previously (now 262, -16.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bulk 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. Bulk has a resolution rate of 23.6% and Helmshore has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bulk and Helmshore?

      Bulk 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 Bulk 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 Bulk or Helmshore on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bulk 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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