Crime Rate in Helsby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Helsby

The total recorded crimes in Helsby, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Helsby crime rate of 4.94 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Helsby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hallastone Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Arbour with total crimes: 3
  • Hunters Court with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Helsby has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 4.94 ranking 35th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Helsby)CrimesRank (Helsby)CrimesRank (Helsby)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter436 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange286 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin102 61,397 31,468 3
Upton162 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon157 41,312 51,406 4
Westminster118 51,021 8688 14
Northwich Leftwich80 81,186 71,188 6
Wolverham85 71,293 61,164 7
Newton & Hoole66 11831 10901 8
Weaver & Cuddington71 9885 9892 9
Winsford Wharton57 14830 11801 10
Sutton Villages69 10760 13729 12
Frodsham34 27589 14740 11
Whitby Park59 13788 12703 13
Shakerley60 12421 25540 16
Winsford Dene39 24503 20559 15
Great Boughton48 20560 15459 21
Handbridge Park57 15495 21453 23
Hartford & Greenbank52 17537 16477 18
Northwich Winnington & Castle56 16511 18409 27
Northwich Witton50 19507 19510 17
Christleton & Huntington48 21520 17461 20
Marbury52 18470 24446 24
Lache38 25351 28472 19
Netherpool29 32410 26456 22
Neston41 23489 22442 25
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead47 22341 29327 30
Gowy Rural34 26472 23442 26
Winsford Swanlow30 31399 27360 29
Ledsham & Manor34 28334 30364 28
Whitby Groves31 29219 34186 40
Farndon30 30145 42137 43
Rudheath28 34247 33284 31
Winsford Gravel29 33314 31282 32
Tarvin & Kelsall25 36270 32238 34
Tarporley24 37169 38220 35
Little Neston22 38209 35166 42
Willaston & Thornton10 43155 39200 36
Malpas14 39196 36189 37
Tattenhall12 42145 41188 38
Strawberry5 45149 40186 39
Saughall & Mollington14 40137 44179 41
Parkgate13 41140 43132 44
Sandstone8 44117 4589 45

Helsby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 20256
April 20259
March 20255
February 20259
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Helsby in July 2025

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

1. Hallastone Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. The Arbour (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hunters Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Croft Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lodge Hollow (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Linden Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meliden Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Dixon Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parkfield Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Springfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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