Holywell East vs Holywell West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Holywell East North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Holywell West North Wales Police

      Holywell East vs Holywell West Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Holywell East
      North Wales Police
      114 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Holywell West
      North Wales Police
      203 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.9% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holywell East
      B Holywell West
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      114
      203
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      158
      298
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.9%
      ↓31.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holywell East
      B Holywell West
      Violent Crime
      60 ↓24%
      90 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓28%
      41 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓63%
      9 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      7 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓25%
      15 ↓44%
      Drugs
      2
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      9 ↓10%
      7 ↓63%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      25 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓82%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Holywell East safer than Holywell West?

      Holywell East has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 114 crimes in the last 12 months. Holywell West has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 203 crimes. Holywell East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Holywell East vs Holywell West?

      Holywell East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Holywell West shows -31.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Holywell East and Holywell West?

      In Holywell East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 incidents). In Holywell West, it is Violent Crime (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Holywell East and Holywell West?

      Holywell East recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Holywell West recorded 41. 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 East vs Holywell West?

      Violent crime in Holywell East totalled 60 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 90 in Holywell West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Holywell East and Holywell West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Holywell East recorded 158 crimes (now 114, a change of -27.9%). Holywell West recorded 298 crimes previously (now 203, -31.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holywell East and Holywell West?

      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 East has a resolution rate of 0% and Holywell West has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holywell East and Holywell West?

      Holywell East falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Holywell West 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 East and Holywell West?

      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 East or Holywell West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Holywell East and Holywell West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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