Crime Rate in Holywell West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holywell West

The total recorded crimes in Holywell West, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holywell West crime rate of 19.01 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Holywell West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stamford Way with total crimes: 2
  • Cae'R Fron with total crimes: 2
  • Old Chester Road with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Flintshire.

    • 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 areas in the Flintshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Holywell West has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 19.01 ranking 31th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holywell West)CrimesRank (Holywell West)CrimesRank (Holywell West)
Holywell Central61 4781 3906 1
Shotton East and Shotton Higher78 1839 1768 3
Queensferry and Sealand76 2698 4859 2
Flint: Coleshill and Trelawny73 3798 2737 4
Connah's Quay Central47 6628 5587 5
Mold East47 5573 6496 6
Llanasa and Trelawnyd37 8446 11453 7
Connah's Quay: Golftyn22 21543 7426 8
Flint: Castle45 7485 10393 11
Mold West30 14543 8411 9
Saltney Ferry36 9489 9405 10
Flint: Oakenholt36 10360 15315 17
Buckley: Bistre West34 11368 14381 12
Buckley: Bistre East31 13391 12360 13
Mold: Broncoed33 12368 13353 14
Shotton West27 16351 16339 15
Hawarden: Ewloe27 15212 28257 22
Broughton North East20 22350 17331 16
Hawarden: Aston25 17297 20289 19
Greenfield22 20311 19300 18
Hawarden: Mancot25 18206 29196 29
Buckley: Pentrobin22 19240 25243 24
Bagillt19 24285 21287 20
Connah's Quay: Wepre18 25282 22235 26
Llanfynydd15 29279 24246 23
Mostyn19 23280 23181 31
Pen-y-ffordd12 32225 26242 25
Argoed and New Brighton18 26220 27228 27
Brynford and Halkyn18 27181 31163 33
Buckley: Mountain12 33196 30214 28
Holywell East15 28159 32182 30
Connah's Quay South13 30152 33140 35
Hope6 41128 35166 32
Northop10 35150 34159 34
Caergwrle11 34126 37104 39
Broughton South8 36119 38126 36
Mold South3 44126 3679 43
Caerwys6 39107 39122 37
Cilcain8 3787 4294 40
Leeswood6 4092 41111 38
Whitford7 3880 4363 44
Gwernaffield and Gwernymynydd5 43103 4090 41
Treuddyn6 4256 4484 42
Higher KinnertonNA NA30 4531 45

Holywell West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 202512
December 20245
November 202417
October 202410
September 202411
August 202412
July 202410
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Stamford Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
2. Cae'R Fron (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Old Chester Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. The Beeches (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Pen-Y-Ball Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bryn Dyffryn (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Moor Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Moorfields (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Yr Aber (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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