Criccieth vs Holywell Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Criccieth North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Holywell Central North Wales Police

      Criccieth vs Holywell Central Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Criccieth
      North Wales Police
      112 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      0% 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 Criccieth
      B Holywell Central
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      112
      546
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      109
      726
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↓24.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      19.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Criccieth
      B Holywell Central
      Violent Crime
      48 ↑45%
      191 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓35%
      111 ↓49%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      23 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↓9%
      Burglary
      3 ↑200%
      19 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↓53%
      54 ↓45%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      10 ↑0%
      Public Order
      8 ↑300%
      40 ↓13%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑25%
      69 ↑73%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      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 Criccieth safer than Holywell Central?

      Criccieth has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 112 crimes in the last 12 months. Holywell Central has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 546 crimes. Criccieth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Criccieth vs Holywell Central?

      Criccieth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Criccieth and Holywell Central?

      In Criccieth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (48 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 Criccieth and Holywell Central?

      Criccieth recorded 24 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 Criccieth vs Holywell Central?

      Violent crime in Criccieth totalled 48 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 Criccieth and Holywell Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Criccieth recorded 109 crimes (now 112, a change of +2.8%). Holywell Central recorded 726 crimes previously (now 546, -24.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Criccieth 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. Criccieth has a resolution rate of 0% and Holywell Central has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Criccieth and Holywell Central?

      Criccieth 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 Criccieth 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 Criccieth or Holywell Central on a crime map?

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