Crime Rate in Holywell Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holywell Central

The total recorded crimes in Holywell Central, Flintshire, UK in February 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holywell Central crime rate of 11.31 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 Holywell Central, encompassing approximately 2,828 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-59.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Holywell Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd St Gregoire with total crimes: 7
  • Heol-Y-Brenin with total crimes: 4
  • B5121 with total crimes: 3

How safe is Holywell Central?

To understand the safety of Holywell Central, we need to analyze Holywell Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Holywell Central reported a higher crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 781 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Holywell Central witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 44 other cities.

    • In 2023, Holywell Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Flintshire average, with 906 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Holywell Central witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 44 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Holywell Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Holywell Central Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Holywell Central has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 11.31 ranking 7th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Holywell Central crimes were 781. The crime rate of Holywell Central in 2024 was 276.09 (year) or 23.01 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holywell Central were around 906 crimes with yearly crime rate of 320.28 (year) or 26.69 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Flintshire)CrimesRank (Flintshire)CrimesRank (Flintshire)
Shotton East and Shotton Higher51 3839 1768 3
Queensferry and Sealand57 1698 4859 2
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny54 2798 2737 4
Mold West43 4543 8411 9
Connah's Quay Central27 11628 5587 5
Broughton North East33 5350 17331 16
Mold East28 10573 6496 6
Connah's Quay: Golftyn33 6543 7426 8
Llanasa and Trelawnyd23 15446 11453 7
Mold: Broncoed30 8368 13353 14
Saltney Ferry25 13489 9405 10
Flint: Castle29 9485 10393 11
Buckley: Bistre West14 24368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East23 14391 12360 13
Greenfield26 12311 19300 18
Shotton West15 22351 16339 15
Flint: Oakenholt21 17360 15315 17
Llanfynydd21 16279 24246 23
Holywell West11 29322 18284 21
Connah's Quay: Wepre20 18282 22235 26
Hawarden: Aston13 25297 20289 19
Bagillt18 19285 21287 20
Hawarden: Mancot17 20206 29196 29
Pen-y-ffordd17 21225 26242 25
Hawarden: Ewloe12 27212 28257 22
Mostyn5 41280 23181 31
Buckley: Mountain15 23196 30214 28
Buckley: Pentrobin10 32240 25243 24
Argoed and New Brighton12 26220 27228 27
Hope12 28128 35166 32
Holywell East2 44159 32182 30
Treuddyn10 3056 4484 42
Brynford and Halkyn6 40181 31163 33
Northop10 31150 34159 34
Connah's Quay South8 33152 33140 35
Caergwrle7 34126 37104 39
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd7 35103 4090 41
Broughton South6 38119 38126 36
Mold South6 37126 3679 43
Caerwys6 36107 39122 37
Leeswood6 3992 41111 38
Cilcain3 4387 4294 40
Higher Kinnerton3 4230 4531 45
WhitfordNA NA80 4363 44

Holywell Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202522
December 202420
November 202415
October 202431
September 202422
August 202414
July 202413
June 202438
May 202419
April 202426
March 202410

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202517
December 202412
November 202432
October 202421
September 202422
August 202427
July 202418
June 202432
May 202418
April 202414
March 20245

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20257
December 202412
November 202410
October 202411
September 20248
August 202415
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Holywell Central in February 2025

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

1. Ffordd St Gregoire (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Heol-Y-Brenin (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. B5121 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Cross Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Strand Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Coleshill Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
7. Dewi Avenue (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Ffordd Parc-Y-Fron (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. A5026 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pen-Y-Ball Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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