Woolton Village vs Helsby

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Woolton Village Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Helsby Cheshire Constabulary

      Woolton Village vs Helsby Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Woolton Village
      Merseyside Police
      508 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.3% trend
      27.2% 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 Woolton Village
      B Helsby
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      508
      180
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      390
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.3%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.2%
      18.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Woolton Village
      B Helsby
      Violent Crime
      191 ↑59%
      103 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑16%
      14 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      28 ↓13%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑53%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      11 ↑38%
      5 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑30%
      11 ↓48%
      Drugs
      21 ↑91%
      5 ↑150%
      Public Order
      42 ↑8%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      0
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓10%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Helsby is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Woolton Village safer than Helsby?

      Woolton Village has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 508 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 Woolton Village vs Helsby?

      Woolton Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.3% — 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 Woolton Village and Helsby?

      In Woolton Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (191 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 Woolton Village and Helsby?

      Woolton Village recorded 108 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 Woolton Village vs Helsby?

      Violent crime in Woolton Village totalled 191 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 Woolton Village and Helsby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Woolton Village recorded 390 crimes (now 508, a change of +30.3%). Helsby recorded 173 crimes previously (now 180, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Woolton Village 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. Woolton Village has a resolution rate of 27.2% and Helsby has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Woolton Village and Helsby?

      Woolton Village 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 Woolton Village 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 Woolton Village or Helsby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Woolton Village 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.