Brynyffynnon vs Holywell Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Brynyffynnon North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Holywell Central North Wales Police

      Brynyffynnon vs Holywell Central Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Brynyffynnon
      North Wales Police
      1,264 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.3% trend
      11.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Holywell Central
      North Wales Police
      546 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.8% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brynyffynnon
      B Holywell Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,264
      546
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,394
      726
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.3%
      ↓24.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.2%
      19.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brynyffynnon
      B Holywell Central
      Violent Crime
      532 ↓9%
      191 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      134 ↓14%
      111 ↓49%
      Other Theft
      98 ↑8%
      23 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓46%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      28 ↓7%
      19 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      75 ↓18%
      54 ↓45%
      Drugs
      45 ↑36%
      10 ↑0%
      Public Order
      110 ↓2%
      40 ↓13%
      Robbery
      9 ↑125%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      196 ↓12%
      69 ↑73%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓85%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑0%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓43%
      7 ↓36%
      Overall Verdict
      B Holywell Central is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brynyffynnon safer than Holywell Central?

      Brynyffynnon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,264 crimes in the last 12 months. Holywell Central has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 546 crimes. Holywell Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brynyffynnon vs Holywell Central?

      Brynyffynnon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Holywell Central shows -24.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Brynyffynnon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (532 incidents). In Holywell Central, it is Violent Crime (191 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Brynyffynnon recorded 134 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Holywell Central recorded 111. 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 Brynyffynnon vs Holywell Central?

      Violent crime in Brynyffynnon totalled 532 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 191 in Holywell Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brynyffynnon recorded 1,394 crimes (now 1,264, a change of -9.3%). Holywell Central recorded 726 crimes previously (now 546, -24.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brynyffynnon 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. Brynyffynnon has a resolution rate of 11.2% and Holywell Central has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brynyffynnon and Holywell Central?

      Brynyffynnon 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 Brynyffynnon 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 Brynyffynnon or Holywell Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brynyffynnon 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.