Crime Rate in Holywell Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holywell Central

The total recorded crimes in Holywell Central, Flintshire, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holywell Central crime rate of 15.91 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Holywell Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • B5121 with total crimes: 7
  • Cae-Mefus with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Flintshire.

    • 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 areas in the Flintshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Holywell Central has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 15.91 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holywell Central)CrimesRank (Holywell Central)CrimesRank (Holywell Central)
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
Holywell East8 40159 32182 30
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 Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 202412
November 202410
October 202411
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202514
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 202517
December 202412
November 202432
October 202421
September 202422
August 202427

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202525
April 202519
March 202515
February 20259
January 202522
December 202420
November 202415
October 202431
September 202422
August 202414

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
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

High Crime Locations Holywell Central in July 2025

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

1. B5121 (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
2. Cae-Mefus (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
4. Whitford Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cross Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Bryn Mawr Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Bro Dirion (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Wat'S Dyke Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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