Helmshore vs Preston Rural North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Helmshore vs Preston Rural North 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 Helmshore safer than Preston Rural North?
Helmshore has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 262 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Rural North has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 389 crimes. Helmshore scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Helmshore vs Preston Rural North?
Helmshore shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Preston Rural North shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Helmshore and Preston Rural North?
In Helmshore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (103 incidents). In Preston Rural North, it is Violent Crime (134 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Helmshore and Preston Rural North?
Helmshore recorded 103 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Rural North recorded 132. 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 Helmshore vs Preston Rural North?
Violent crime in Helmshore totalled 76 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 134 in Preston Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Helmshore and Preston Rural North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Helmshore recorded 314 crimes (now 262, a change of -16.6%). Preston Rural North recorded 392 crimes previously (now 389, -0.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Helmshore and Preston Rural North?
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. Helmshore has a resolution rate of 0% and Preston Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Helmshore and Preston Rural North?
Helmshore falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preston Rural North 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 Helmshore and Preston Rural North?
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 Helmshore or Preston Rural North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Helmshore and Preston Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.