Helmshore vs Rishton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Helmshore Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Rishton Lancashire Constabulary

      Helmshore vs Rishton Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Helmshore
      Lancashire Constabulary
      262 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Rishton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      714 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.6% trend
      21.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Helmshore
      B Rishton
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      262
      714
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      314
      947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.6%
      ↓24.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      21.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Helmshore
      B Rishton
      Violent Crime
      76 ↓36%
      286 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      103 ↑27%
      195 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓10%
      33 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑0%
      27 ↑35%
      Burglary
      13 ↓24%
      18 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓33%
      66 ↓48%
      Drugs
      1 ↓80%
      11 ↓50%
      Public Order
      9 ↓47%
      27 ↓21%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓89%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      21 ↑11%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓18%
      24 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Helmshore safer than Rishton?

      Helmshore has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 262 crimes in the last 12 months. Rishton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 714 crimes. Helmshore scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Helmshore vs Rishton?

      Helmshore shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rishton shows -24.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Helmshore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (103 incidents). In Rishton, it is Violent Crime (286 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Helmshore recorded 103 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rishton recorded 195. 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 Rishton?

      Violent crime in Helmshore totalled 76 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 286 in Rishton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Helmshore and Rishton 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%). Rishton recorded 947 crimes previously (now 714, -24.6%).

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

      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 Rishton has 21.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Helmshore and Rishton?

      Helmshore falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rishton 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 Rishton?

      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 Rishton on a crime map?

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

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