Gwersyllt East and South vs Holywell West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Gwersyllt East and South North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Holywell West North Wales Police

      Gwersyllt East and South vs Holywell West Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Gwersyllt East and South
      North Wales Police
      387 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      4.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Holywell West
      North Wales Police
      203 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.9% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gwersyllt East and South
      B Holywell West
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      387
      203
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      301
      298
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.6%
      ↓31.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.3%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gwersyllt East and South
      B Holywell West
      Violent Crime
      143 ↑43%
      90 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      96 ↑26%
      41 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑145%
      9 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓40%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      2 ↓80%
      7 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓4%
      15 ↓44%
      Drugs
      11 ↑38%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      21 ↑31%
      7 ↓63%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑26%
      25 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑225%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Holywell West is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 46/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gwersyllt East and South safer than Holywell West?

      Gwersyllt East and South has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 387 crimes in the last 12 months. Holywell West has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 203 crimes. Holywell West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gwersyllt East and South vs Holywell West?

      Gwersyllt East and South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Holywell West shows -31.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gwersyllt East and South and Holywell West?

      In Gwersyllt East and South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (143 incidents). In Holywell West, it is Violent Crime (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gwersyllt East and South and Holywell West?

      Gwersyllt East and South recorded 96 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Holywell West recorded 41. 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 Gwersyllt East and South vs Holywell West?

      Violent crime in Gwersyllt East and South totalled 143 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 90 in Holywell West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gwersyllt East and South and Holywell West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gwersyllt East and South recorded 301 crimes (now 387, a change of +28.6%). Holywell West recorded 298 crimes previously (now 203, -31.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gwersyllt East and South and Holywell West?

      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. Gwersyllt East and South has a resolution rate of 4.3% and Holywell West has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gwersyllt East and South and Holywell West?

      Gwersyllt East and South falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Holywell West 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 Gwersyllt East and South and Holywell West?

      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 Gwersyllt East and South or Holywell West on a crime map?

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

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