Halkyn vs Holywell West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Halkyn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Holywell West North Wales Police

      Halkyn vs Holywell West Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Halkyn
      North Wales Police
      71 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Holywell West
      North Wales Police
      203 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.9% trend
      11.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Halkyn
      B Holywell West
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      71
      203
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      73
      298
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↓31.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Halkyn
      B Holywell West
      Violent Crime
      27 ↓4%
      90 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↓37%
      41 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑17%
      9 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      2
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      3 ↑50%
      7 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↑50%
      15 ↓44%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      5 ↑150%
      7 ↓63%
      Shoplifting
      0
      25 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Halkyn is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 71/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Halkyn safer than Holywell West?

      Halkyn has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 71 crimes in the last 12 months. Holywell West has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 203 crimes. Halkyn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Halkyn vs Holywell West?

      Halkyn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Halkyn and Holywell West?

      In Halkyn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (27 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 Halkyn and Holywell West?

      Halkyn recorded 17 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 Halkyn vs Holywell West?

      Violent crime in Halkyn totalled 27 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 Halkyn and Holywell West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Halkyn recorded 73 crimes (now 71, a change of -2.7%). Holywell West recorded 298 crimes previously (now 203, -31.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Halkyn 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. Halkyn has a resolution rate of 20% and Holywell West has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Halkyn and Holywell West?

      Halkyn 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 Halkyn 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 Halkyn or Holywell West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Halkyn and Holywell West. 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.