Connah's Quay South vs Holywell Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Connah's Quay South North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Holywell Central North Wales Police

      Connah's Quay South vs Holywell Central Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Connah's Quay South
      North Wales Police
      157 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      22.2% 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 Connah's Quay South
      B Holywell Central
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      157
      546
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      158
      726
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↓24.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      19.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Connah's Quay South
      B Holywell Central
      Violent Crime
      74 ↑9%
      191 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑31%
      111 ↓49%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑40%
      23 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓29%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      3 ↓25%
      19 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓20%
      54 ↓45%
      Drugs
      3
      10 ↑0%
      Public Order
      10 ↓38%
      40 ↓13%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      69 ↑73%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓67%
      7 ↓36%
      Overall Verdict
      A Connah's Quay South is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Connah's Quay South safer than Holywell Central?

      Connah's Quay South has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 157 crimes in the last 12 months. Holywell Central has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 546 crimes. Connah's Quay South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Connah's Quay South vs Holywell Central?

      Connah's Quay South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — 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 Connah's Quay South and Holywell Central?

      In Connah's Quay South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (74 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 Connah's Quay South and Holywell Central?

      Connah's Quay South recorded 38 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 Connah's Quay South vs Holywell Central?

      Violent crime in Connah's Quay South totalled 74 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 Connah's Quay South and Holywell Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Connah's Quay South recorded 158 crimes (now 157, a change of -0.6%). Holywell Central recorded 726 crimes previously (now 546, -24.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Connah's Quay South 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. Connah's Quay South has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Holywell Central has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Connah's Quay South and Holywell Central?

      Connah's Quay South 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 Connah's Quay South 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 Connah's Quay South or Holywell Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Connah's Quay South 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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