Helmshore vs Walton-le-dale West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Helmshore Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Walton-le-dale West Lancashire Constabulary

      Helmshore vs Walton-le-dale West Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Helmshore
      Lancashire Constabulary
      262 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Walton-le-dale West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↑102.3% trend
      37.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Helmshore
      B Walton-le-dale West
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      262
      350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      314
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.6%
      ↑102.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      37.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Helmshore
      B Walton-le-dale West
      Violent Crime
      76 ↓36%
      114 ↑84%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      103 ↑27%
      95 ↑102%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓10%
      30 ↑131%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑0%
      27 ↑200%
      Burglary
      13 ↓24%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓33%
      31 ↑158%
      Drugs
      1 ↓80%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      9 ↓47%
      9 ↑50%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      25 ↑733%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Other Crime
      9 ↓18%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Helmshore is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 53/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Helmshore safer than Walton-le-dale West?

      Helmshore has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 262 crimes in the last 12 months. Walton-le-dale West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 350 crimes. Helmshore scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Helmshore vs Walton-le-dale West?

      Helmshore shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Walton-le-dale West shows +102.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Helmshore and Walton-le-dale West?

      In Helmshore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (103 incidents). In Walton-le-dale West, it is Violent Crime (114 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Helmshore and Walton-le-dale West?

      Helmshore recorded 103 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walton-le-dale West recorded 95. 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 Walton-le-dale West?

      Violent crime in Helmshore totalled 76 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 114 in Walton-le-dale West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Helmshore and Walton-le-dale West 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%). Walton-le-dale West recorded 173 crimes previously (now 350, +102.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Helmshore and Walton-le-dale West?

      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 Walton-le-dale West has 37.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Helmshore and Walton-le-dale West?

      Helmshore falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Walton-le-dale West 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 Walton-le-dale West?

      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 Walton-le-dale West on a crime map?

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

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