Crime Rate in Holywell East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holywell East

The total recorded crimes in Holywell East, Flintshire, UK in July 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holywell East crime rate of 7.81 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 East, encompassing approximately 1,024 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Holywell East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbots Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Rhoslan with total crimes: 1

How safe is Holywell East?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Holywell East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 159 crimes compared to 312.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Holywell East recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

    • In 2023, Holywell East had fewer crimes than the Flintshire average, with 182 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Holywell East recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 44 other areas in the Flintshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Flintshire, Holywell East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Holywell East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Holywell East has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 7.81 ranking 40th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Holywell East crimes were 159. The crime rate of Holywell East in 2024 was 155.14 (year) or 12.93 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holywell East were around 182 crimes with yearly crime rate of 177.58 (year) or 14.80 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holywell East)CrimesRank (Holywell East)CrimesRank (Holywell East)
Holywell Central45 6781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher60 2839 1768 3
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny62 1798 2737 4
Queensferry and Sealand46 5698 4859 2
Flint: Oakenholt53 3360 15315 17
Connah's Quay Central49 4628 5587 5
Mold East41 9573 6496 6
Llanasa and Trelawnyd41 10446 11453 7
Connah's Quay: Golftyn28 18543 7426 8
Flint: Castle44 7485 10393 11
Mold West35 13543 8411 9
Argoed and New Brighton42 8220 27228 27
Saltney Ferry28 20489 9405 10
Broughton North East37 11350 17331 16
Buckley: Bistre West32 15368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East19 26391 12360 13
Mold: Broncoed36 12368 13353 14
Hawarden: Aston34 14297 20289 19
Shotton West27 22351 16339 15
Mostyn30 16280 23181 31
Hawarden: Ewloe29 17212 28257 22
Greenfield13 34311 19300 18
Holywell West24 23322 18284 21
Connah's Quay: Wepre28 19282 22235 26
Bagillt27 21285 21287 20
Llanfynydd9 38279 24246 23
Buckley: Pentrobin24 24240 25243 24
Pen-y-ffordd14 29225 26242 25
Buckley: Mountain20 25196 30214 28
Brynford and Halkyn15 27181 31163 33
Leeswood15 2892 41111 38
Hawarden: Mancot13 31206 29196 29
Northop14 30150 34159 34
Hope11 37128 35166 32
Caerwys13 32107 39122 37
Connah's Quay South12 35152 33140 35
Mold South13 33126 3679 43
Broughton South5 43119 38126 36
Caergwrle12 36126 37104 39
Cilcain8 3987 4294 40
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd4 45103 4090 41
Treuddyn6 4156 4484 42
Whitford5 4280 4363 44
Higher Kinnerton4 4430 4531 45

Holywell East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
September 20241

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20259
December 20243
November 20244
October 202410
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Holywell East in July 2025

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

1. Abbots Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Rhoslan (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Sundawn Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Pen-Y-Maes Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sealand Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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