Calderstones vs Helsby

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Calderstones Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Helsby Cheshire Constabulary

      Calderstones vs Helsby Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Calderstones
      Merseyside Police
      614 crimes / 12m
      ↑231.9% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Helsby
      Cheshire Constabulary
      189 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      23.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Calderstones
      B Helsby
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      614
      189
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      185
      177
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑231.9%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.1%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Calderstones
      B Helsby
      Violent Crime
      201 ↑265%
      100 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      133 ↑166%
      12 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑200%
      11 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑325%
      9 ↑80%
      Burglary
      24 ↑118%
      5 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↑188%
      14 ↓18%
      Drugs
      15 ↑25%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      58 ↑287%
      16 ↑45%
      Robbery
      11 ↑450%
      0
      Shoplifting
      48 ↑4700%
      8 ↑700%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑120%
      10 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Helsby is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 27/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Calderstones safer than Helsby?

      Calderstones has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 614 crimes in the last 12 months. Helsby has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 189 crimes. Helsby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Calderstones vs Helsby?

      Calderstones shows a year-on-year crime trend of +231.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Helsby shows +6.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Calderstones and Helsby?

      In Calderstones, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (201 incidents). In Helsby, it is Violent Crime (100 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Calderstones and Helsby?

      Calderstones recorded 133 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Helsby recorded 12. 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 Calderstones vs Helsby?

      Violent crime in Calderstones totalled 201 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 100 in Helsby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Calderstones and Helsby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Calderstones recorded 185 crimes (now 614, a change of +231.9%). Helsby recorded 177 crimes previously (now 189, +6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Calderstones and Helsby?

      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. Calderstones has a resolution rate of 18.1% and Helsby has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Calderstones and Helsby?

      Calderstones falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Helsby is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Calderstones and Helsby?

      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 Calderstones or Helsby on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.