Broughton North East vs Holyhead Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Broughton North East North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Holyhead Town North Wales Police

      Broughton North East vs Holyhead Town Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Broughton North East
      North Wales Police
      333 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Holyhead Town
      North Wales Police
      354 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.5% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Broughton North East
      B Holyhead Town
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      333
      354
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      323
      409
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↓13.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      22.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Broughton North East
      B Holyhead Town
      Violent Crime
      87 ↑12%
      123 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↑46%
      68 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓31%
      16 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓25%
      6 ↑500%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      5 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑93%
      21 ↓51%
      Drugs
      4 ↑33%
      10 ↓71%
      Public Order
      22 ↑0%
      19 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      92 ↓12%
      74 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      6 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Holyhead Town is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 59/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Broughton North East safer than Holyhead Town?

      Broughton North East has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 333 crimes in the last 12 months. Holyhead Town has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 354 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Broughton North East vs Holyhead Town?

      Broughton North East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Holyhead Town shows -13.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Broughton North East and Holyhead Town?

      In Broughton North East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (92 incidents). In Holyhead Town, it is Violent Crime (123 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Broughton North East and Holyhead Town?

      Broughton North East recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Holyhead Town recorded 68. 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 Broughton North East vs Holyhead Town?

      Violent crime in Broughton North East totalled 87 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 123 in Holyhead Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Broughton North East and Holyhead Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Broughton North East recorded 323 crimes (now 333, a change of +3.1%). Holyhead Town recorded 409 crimes previously (now 354, -13.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Broughton North East and Holyhead Town?

      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. Broughton North East has a resolution rate of 15.8% and Holyhead Town has 22.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Broughton North East and Holyhead Town?

      Broughton North East falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Holyhead Town 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 Broughton North East and Holyhead Town?

      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 Broughton North East or Holyhead Town on a crime map?

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

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