Holywell Central vs Whitford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Holywell Central North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Whitford North Wales Police

      Holywell Central vs Whitford Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Holywell Central
      North Wales Police
      546 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.8% trend
      19.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Whitford
      North Wales Police
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.5% trend
      60% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holywell Central
      B Whitford
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      546
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      726
      76
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.8%
      ↓14.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.6%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holywell Central
      B Whitford
      Violent Crime
      191 ↓18%
      26 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↓49%
      10 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓28%
      6 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓9%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      19 ↑0%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↓45%
      7 ↑133%
      Drugs
      10 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      40 ↓13%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      69 ↑73%
      3 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      7 ↓36%
      3
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitford is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Holywell Central safer than Whitford?

      Holywell Central has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 546 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitford has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 65 crimes. Whitford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Holywell Central vs Whitford?

      Holywell Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitford shows -14.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Holywell Central and Whitford?

      In Holywell Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (191 incidents). In Whitford, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Holywell Central and Whitford?

      Holywell Central recorded 111 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitford recorded 10. 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 Holywell Central vs Whitford?

      Violent crime in Holywell Central totalled 191 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Whitford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Holywell Central and Whitford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Holywell Central recorded 726 crimes (now 546, a change of -24.8%). Whitford recorded 76 crimes previously (now 65, -14.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holywell Central and Whitford?

      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. Holywell Central has a resolution rate of 19.6% and Whitford has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holywell Central and Whitford?

      Holywell Central falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Whitford is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Holywell Central and Whitford?

      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 Holywell Central or Whitford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Holywell Central and Whitford. 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.