Kewhurst vs St Helens

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Kewhurst Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      St Helens Sussex Police

      Kewhurst vs St Helens Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Kewhurst
      Sussex Police
      171 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      27.3% 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 Kewhurst
      B St Helens
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      171
      199
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      178
      178
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↑11.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kewhurst
      B St Helens
      Violent Crime
      76 ↑21%
      55 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓26%
      58 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓20%
      5 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓64%
      13 ↑18%
      Burglary
      1 ↓83%
      9 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑23%
      24 ↓8%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      14 ↑17%
      16 ↑45%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑0%
      3
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kewhurst is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 69/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kewhurst safer than St Helens?

      Kewhurst has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 171 crimes in the last 12 months. St Helens has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 199 crimes. Kewhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kewhurst vs St Helens?

      Kewhurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Kewhurst and St Helens?

      In Kewhurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (76 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 Kewhurst and St Helens?

      Kewhurst recorded 35 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 Kewhurst vs St Helens?

      Violent crime in Kewhurst totalled 76 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 Kewhurst and St Helens in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kewhurst recorded 178 crimes (now 171, a change of -3.9%). St Helens recorded 178 crimes previously (now 199, +11.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kewhurst 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. Kewhurst has a resolution rate of 27.3% and St Helens has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kewhurst and St Helens?

      Kewhurst 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 Kewhurst 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 Kewhurst or St Helens on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kewhurst 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.