Crime Rate in Holywell West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holywell West

The total recorded crimes in Holywell West, Flintshire, UK in February 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holywell West crime rate of 16.09 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 West, encompassing approximately 683 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Holywell West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moorfields with total crimes: 5
  • Moor Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

How safe is Holywell West?

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

  • Relative to Flintshire:

    • In 2024, Holywell West reported a higher crime volume than the Flintshire average, with 322 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Holywell West witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 44 other cities.

    • In 2023, Holywell West had fewer crimes than the Flintshire average, with 284 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Holywell West witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 44 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Holywell West Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Holywell West has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 16.09 ranking 29th out of 44 in the Flintshire, UK

In 2024, the total Holywell West crimes were 322. The crime rate of Holywell West in 2024 was 470.90 (year) or 39.24 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Flintshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holywell West were around 284 crimes with yearly crime rate of 415.33 (year) or 34.61 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Flintshire.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Flintshire)CrimesRank (Flintshire)CrimesRank (Flintshire)
Holywell Central32 7781 3906 1
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
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 West 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

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

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
May 20242

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 202422
May 202411
April 20249
March 20244

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202512
December 20245
November 202417
October 202410
September 202411
August 202412
July 202410
June 202422
May 202411
April 20249
March 20248

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Holywell West in February 2025

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

1. Moorfields (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Moor Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
4. The Beeches (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bryn Dyffryn (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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