Brynford vs Holywell Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Brynford North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Holywell Central North Wales Police

      Brynford vs Holywell Central Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Brynford
      North Wales Police
      107 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.2% trend
      12.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Holywell Central
      North Wales Police
      664 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      10.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brynford
      B Holywell Central
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      107
      664
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      89
      704
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.2%
      ↓5.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.5%
      10.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brynford
      B Holywell Central
      Violent Crime
      37 ↓10%
      244 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↑25%
      149 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑75%
      36 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↑25%
      11 ↓8%
      Burglary
      1 ↓67%
      15 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑143%
      68 ↓31%
      Drugs
      1
      16 ↑220%
      Public Order
      8 ↑100%
      41 ↓2%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      68 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      1
      8 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brynford is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brynford safer than Holywell Central?

      Brynford has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 107 crimes in the last 12 months. Holywell Central has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 664 crimes. Brynford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brynford vs Holywell Central?

      Brynford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Holywell Central shows -5.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brynford and Holywell Central?

      In Brynford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (37 incidents). In Holywell Central, it is Violent Crime (244 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brynford and Holywell Central?

      Brynford recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Holywell Central recorded 149. 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 Brynford vs Holywell Central?

      Violent crime in Brynford totalled 37 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 244 in Holywell Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brynford and Holywell Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brynford recorded 89 crimes (now 107, a change of +20.2%). Holywell Central recorded 704 crimes previously (now 664, -5.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brynford and Holywell Central?

      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. Brynford has a resolution rate of 12.5% and Holywell Central has 10.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brynford and Holywell Central?

      Brynford falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Holywell Central 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 Brynford and Holywell Central?

      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 Brynford or Holywell Central on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.