Buckley Bistre West vs Holywell Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Buckley Bistre West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Holywell Central North Wales Police

      Buckley Bistre West vs Holywell Central Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Buckley Bistre West
      North Wales Police
      326 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      7.1% 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 Buckley Bistre West
      B Holywell Central
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      326
      546
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      344
      726
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.2%
      ↓24.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      19.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckley Bistre West
      B Holywell Central
      Violent Crime
      153 ↓4%
      191 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↑0%
      111 ↓49%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓58%
      23 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓63%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      3 ↓67%
      19 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑4%
      54 ↓45%
      Drugs
      6 ↑100%
      10 ↑0%
      Public Order
      26 ↑37%
      40 ↓13%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      69 ↑73%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑0%
      7 ↓36%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckley Bistre West safer than Holywell Central?

      Buckley Bistre West has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 326 crimes in the last 12 months. Holywell Central has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 546 crimes. Buckley Bistre West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckley Bistre West vs Holywell Central?

      Buckley Bistre West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.2% — 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 Buckley Bistre West and Holywell Central?

      In Buckley Bistre West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (153 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 Buckley Bistre West and Holywell Central?

      Buckley Bistre West recorded 83 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 Buckley Bistre West vs Holywell Central?

      Violent crime in Buckley Bistre West totalled 153 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 Buckley Bistre West and Holywell Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckley Bistre West recorded 344 crimes (now 326, a change of -5.2%). Holywell Central recorded 726 crimes previously (now 546, -24.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckley Bistre West 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. Buckley Bistre West has a resolution rate of 7.1% and Holywell Central has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckley Bistre West and Holywell Central?

      Buckley Bistre West 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 Buckley Bistre West 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 Buckley Bistre West or Holywell Central on a crime map?

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

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