Calderstones vs Helsby

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Calderstones Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Helsby Cheshire Constabulary

      Calderstones vs Helsby Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Calderstones
      Merseyside Police
      417 crimes / 12m
      ↑131.7% trend
      31.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Helsby
      Cheshire Constabulary
      180 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Calderstones
      B Helsby
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      417
      180
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      180
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑131.7%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.7%
      18.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Calderstones
      B Helsby
      Violent Crime
      138 ↑156%
      103 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↑132%
      14 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑171%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑175%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      12 ↑0%
      5 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑94%
      11 ↓48%
      Drugs
      14 ↑56%
      5 ↑150%
      Public Order
      36 ↑140%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑633%
      5 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      3
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓17%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Helsby is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 46/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Calderstones safer than Helsby?

      Calderstones has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 417 crimes in the last 12 months. Helsby has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 180 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 +131.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Helsby shows +4.1% (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 (138 incidents). In Helsby, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Calderstones recorded 102 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Helsby recorded 14. 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 138 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 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 180 crimes (now 417, a change of +131.7%). Helsby recorded 173 crimes previously (now 180, +4.1%).

      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 31.7% and Helsby has 18.8%. 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.