Bala vs Holywell West

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Bala North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Holywell West North Wales Police

      Bala vs Holywell West Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Bala
      North Wales Police
      115 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Holywell West
      North Wales Police
      203 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.9% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bala
      B Holywell West
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      115
      203
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      123
      298
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↓31.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bala
      B Holywell West
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓2%
      90 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↑21%
      41 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑14%
      9 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      1 ↓80%
      7 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑6%
      15 ↓44%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      6 ↓54%
      7 ↓63%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      25 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bala safer than Holywell West?

      Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Holywell West has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 203 crimes. Bala scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bala vs Holywell West?

      Bala shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Holywell West shows -31.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bala and Holywell West?

      In Bala, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Holywell West, it is Violent Crime (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bala and Holywell West?

      Bala recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Holywell West recorded 41. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bala vs Holywell West?

      Violent crime in Bala totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 90 in Holywell West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bala and Holywell West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bala recorded 123 crimes (now 115, a change of -6.5%). Holywell West recorded 298 crimes previously (now 203, -31.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bala and Holywell West?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bala has a resolution rate of 0% and Holywell West has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bala and Holywell West?

      Bala falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Holywell West is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bala and Holywell West?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bala or Holywell West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bala and Holywell West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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