Helsby Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Helsby’s crime rate in May 2025 remained exceptionally low at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, 67.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure reflects a stable environment where violent crime accounted for 42.9% of total incidents, with six reported cases—still significantly lower than the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000). Property crime, at four incidents, contributed 28.6% of the total, a proportion consistent with the area’s character as a built-up area within a largely rural county. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns: longer evenings and bank holidays in May likely increased outdoor socialising, potentially contributing to the 100% rise in bicycle theft and public order offences. However, the overall crime rate remained firmly below national levels, with violent crime 61% below the UK average and anti-social behaviour 86% below. The area’s low crime profile appears to be sustained by its relatively small population and the absence of major urban features that typically drive higher rates of property crime. While isolated increases in specific categories—such as possession of weapons, which rose 100%—highlight occasional spikes, the broader trend suggests a community with consistently low exposure to criminal activity. This stability may be reinforced by the area’s proximity to Cheshire’s rural landscape, where lower population density and fewer commercial hubs likely reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.

Violent crime saw a notable decline in May 2025, with incidents dropping by 33.3% from nine in April to six this month. This reduction is particularly significant given the area’s small population, translating to a 42.9% share of total crimes—still far below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stands at 2.8 per 1,000. Meanwhile, bicycle theft surged by 100%, rising from zero to two incidents, a rate 400% above the UK average. This anomaly may reflect increased outdoor activity during longer evenings, though the small number of cases limits definitive conclusions. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply, dropping by 66.7% as incidents dropped from three to one. This decrease contrasts with the 100% rise in public order offences, suggesting a combination of social dynamics. Residents may find the 67.9% reduction in overall crime compared to the UK average a key takeaway, illustrating the area’s continued safety despite isolated spikes in specific categories.

Helsby's crime rate in May 2025 fell by 22.4% compared to April, dropping from 3.4 to 2.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced violent crime, which fell by 33.3% as incidents dropped from nine to six. While the overall rate remains exceptionally low—just 0.4 crimes reported per day on average—local residents may note the monthly exposure figure: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 378 residents. This statistic underscores the rarity of crime in the area, even when accounting for the small population of 5,296. The daily crime count, though minimal, highlights the low baseline of criminal activity in Helsby. When contextualised against the UK average, the area's crime profile remains strikingly distinct, with violent crime rates 61% below the national figure. This combination of statistical rarity and consistent decline suggests a stable environment, though the small number of incidents means fluctuations can be pronounced in absolute terms.