Craven Vale and Queensway vs St Helens

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Craven Vale and Queensway Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      St Helens Sussex Police

      Craven Vale and Queensway vs St Helens Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Craven Vale and Queensway
      Sussex Police
      171 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.8% trend
      54.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      St Helens
      Sussex Police
      199 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.8% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Craven Vale and Queensway
      B St Helens
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      171
      199
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      144
      178
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.8%
      ↑11.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      54.5%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Craven Vale and Queensway
      B St Helens
      Violent Crime
      50 ↓6%
      55 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑187%
      58 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓18%
      5 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓31%
      13 ↑18%
      Burglary
      8 ↓27%
      9 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑133%
      24 ↓8%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      19 ↑171%
      16 ↑45%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓80%
      3
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Craven Vale and Queensway is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 69/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Craven Vale and Queensway safer than St Helens?

      Craven Vale and Queensway has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 171 crimes in the last 12 months. St Helens has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 199 crimes. Craven Vale and Queensway scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Craven Vale and Queensway vs St Helens?

      Craven Vale and Queensway shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Helens shows +11.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Craven Vale and Queensway and St Helens?

      In Craven Vale and Queensway, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (50 incidents). In St Helens, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (58 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Craven Vale and Queensway and St Helens?

      Craven Vale and Queensway recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Helens recorded 58. 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 Craven Vale and Queensway vs St Helens?

      Violent crime in Craven Vale and Queensway totalled 50 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 55 in St Helens. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Craven Vale and Queensway and St Helens in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Craven Vale and Queensway recorded 144 crimes (now 171, a change of +18.8%). St Helens recorded 178 crimes previously (now 199, +11.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Craven Vale and Queensway and St Helens?

      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. Craven Vale and Queensway has a resolution rate of 54.5% and St Helens has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Craven Vale and Queensway and St Helens?

      Craven Vale and Queensway falls within the Sussex Police boundary. St Helens is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Craven Vale and Queensway and St Helens?

      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 Craven Vale and Queensway or St Helens on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Craven Vale and Queensway and St Helens. 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.