Crime Rate in Holywell Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holywell Central

The total recorded crimes in Holywell Central, Flintshire, UK in May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holywell Central crime rate of 21.56 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Holywell Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd St Gregoire with total crimes: 5
  • Coleshill Street with total crimes: 5
  • B5121 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 May 2025 the Holywell Central has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 21.56 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holywell Central)CrimesRank (Holywell Central)CrimesRank (Holywell Central)
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
Holywell West13 31322 18284 21
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 Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 202517
December 202412
November 202432
October 202421
September 202422
August 202427
July 202418
June 202432
May 202418

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 202412
November 202410
October 202411
September 20248
August 202415
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202519
March 202515
February 20259
January 202522
December 202420
November 202415
October 202431
September 202422
August 202414
July 202413
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Ffordd St Gregoire (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime1
2. Coleshill Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. B5121 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Heol Fawr (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Park Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Pen-Y-Ball Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
9. New Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Strand Walk (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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