Crime Rate in Helsby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Helsby

The total recorded crimes in Helsby, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Helsby crime rate of 2.66 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Helsby, encompassing approximately 5,260 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Helsby Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Crosland Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Croft Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Helsby?

To understand the safety of Helsby, we need to analyze Helsby crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheshire West and Chester:

    • In 2024, Helsby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 176 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Helsby recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Helsby had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 247 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Helsby recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Helsby has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Helsby Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Helsby has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 2.66 ranking 38th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Helsby crimes were 176. The crime rate of Helsby in 2024 was 33.46 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking it 37 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Helsby were around 247 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.96 (year) or 3.91 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Helsby)CrimesRank (Helsby)CrimesRank (Helsby)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter370 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange268 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin103 51,397 31,468 3
Upton129 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon112 41,312 51,406 4
Northwich Leftwich87 61,186 71,188 6
Wolverham85 71,293 61,164 7
Newton & Hoole65 10831 10901 8
Westminster76 81,021 8688 14
Weaver & Cuddington54 17885 9892 9
Sutton Villages74 9760 13729 12
Winsford Wharton59 16830 11801 10
Frodsham37 22589 14740 11
Hartford & Greenbank65 11537 16477 18
Whitby Park63 13788 12703 13
Gowy Rural64 12472 23442 26
Handbridge Park59 14495 21453 23
Winsford Dene33 24503 20559 15
Great Boughton33 23560 15459 21
Shakerley59 15421 25540 16
Northwich Witton32 25507 19510 17
Christleton & Huntington38 20520 17461 20
Northwich Winnington & Castle30 26511 18409 27
Neston50 18489 22442 25
Lache24 31351 28472 19
Marbury38 19470 24446 24
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead37 21341 29327 30
Netherpool10 45410 26456 22
Winsford Swanlow27 28399 27360 29
Tarvin & Kelsall28 27270 32238 34
Ledsham & Manor26 29334 30364 28
Rudheath25 30247 33284 31
Winsford Gravel14 36314 31282 32
Tarporley18 32169 38220 35
Saughall & Mollington17 33137 44179 41
Whitby Groves15 35219 34186 40
Farndon16 34145 42137 43
Little Neston11 43209 35166 42
Willaston & Thornton12 42155 39200 36
Malpas12 39196 36189 37
Strawberry14 37149 40186 39
Tattenhall12 41145 41188 38
Sandstone12 40117 4589 45
Parkgate10 44140 43132 44

Helsby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20255
February 20259
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 202412
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Helsby in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Helsby postcode area is presented below.

1. Crosland Drive (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Croft Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kings Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Mountain View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beech Tree Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Vale Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Saddler Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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