Darwen East vs Helmshore

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Darwen East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Helmshore Lancashire Constabulary

      Darwen East vs Helmshore Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Darwen East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,067 crimes / 12m
      ↑14% trend
      21.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Helmshore
      Lancashire Constabulary
      199 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwen East
      B Helmshore
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,067
      199
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,813
      315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14%
      ↓36.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwen East
      B Helmshore
      Violent Crime
      865 ↑19%
      58 ↓49%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      475 ↓4%
      79 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      95 ↑25%
      13 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      95 ↑32%
      11 ↓15%
      Burglary
      59 ↑40%
      9 ↓55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      142 ↑5%
      11 ↓58%
      Drugs
      51 ↑76%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      94 ↑12%
      7 ↓56%
      Robbery
      12 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      83 ↑19%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      60 ↑3%
      8 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      B Helmshore is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwen East safer than Helmshore?

      Darwen East has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,067 crimes in the last 12 months. Helmshore has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 199 crimes. Helmshore scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwen East vs Helmshore?

      Darwen East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Helmshore shows -36.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darwen East and Helmshore?

      In Darwen East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (865 incidents). In Helmshore, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (79 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darwen East and Helmshore?

      Darwen East recorded 475 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Helmshore recorded 79. 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 Darwen East vs Helmshore?

      Violent crime in Darwen East totalled 865 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 58 in Helmshore. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darwen East recorded 1,813 crimes (now 2,067, a change of +14%). Helmshore recorded 315 crimes previously (now 199, -36.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwen East 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. Darwen East has a resolution rate of 21.7% and Helmshore has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwen East and Helmshore?

      Darwen East 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 Darwen East 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 Darwen East or Helmshore on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darwen East 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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