Helsby Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Helsby’s overall crime rate in June 2024 stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 69.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area’s generally low crime environment, though the month’s data reveals pockets of concern. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 61.5% of all crimes, with 8 incidents reported—a significant increase from 6 in May. This category remains 46% below the UK average, but the rise in numbers could be linked to the start of summer, a period when social activity often intensifies in built-up areas. Anti-social behaviour followed at 15.4%, with 2 incidents reported, while possession of weapons—though minimal at 0.2 per 1,000—surpassed the UK average by 186%. The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and the gradual onset of summer tourism, may contribute to shifts in crime patterns, though Helsby’s rural-adjacent character likely limits the impact of mass tourism. The low volume of property crimes, with only 1 burglary and 1 public order offence reported, suggests that Helsby’s built-up area remains relatively secure compared to larger urban centres. However, the doubling of burglary and public order incidents compared to May indicates a need for continued vigilance, particularly in areas where these crimes have occurred. The area’s small population and lower density may inherently suppress crime rates, but the month’s fluctuations demonstrate that local conditions can influence even modest crime figures.

June 2024 saw a 33.3% increase in violent and sexual offences, with 8 incidents reported—up from 6 in May. This rise, though still 46% below the UK average, signals a potential shift in local dynamics. Burglary and public order offences each doubled, with 1 incident each in June compared to zero in May, a stark contrast to the area’s otherwise low crime profile. Possession of weapons at 0.2 per 1,000 residents is 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a figure that may warrant closer monitoring. Anti-social behaviour, however, declined by 33.3%, from 3 to 2 incidents, reflecting a temporary easing in this category. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas where violent incidents have risen, as the increase could indicate changing patterns of activity or behaviour during the summer months.

Helsby's crime rate in June 2024 dropped by 31.8% from the previous month, falling to 2.5 per 1,000 residents from 3.6 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend of lower crime levels compared to earlier in the year, though the month-on-month volatility in specific categories—such as the doubling of burglary and public order offences—requires attention. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly zero crimes per day in June, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents despite the increases in certain categories. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 407 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Helsby well below the UK average. When scaled to the area's population of 5,296, the low volume of crimes suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during any given month, though the spikes in violent offences may alter this perception for those in affected areas.