Crime Rate in Holywell West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holywell West

The total recorded crimes in Holywell West, Flintshire, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holywell West crime rate of 35.10 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Holywell West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Meadowbank 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 July 2025 the Holywell West has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 35.10 ranking 23th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holywell West)CrimesRank (Holywell West)CrimesRank (Holywell West)
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 202512
December 20245
November 202417
October 202410
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 8 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

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

High Crime Locations Holywell West in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Moor Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Meadowbank (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. The Beeches (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Halkyn Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Bryn Aber (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bryn Dyffryn (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ffordd Beuno (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Nant Eos (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cae'R Fron (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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