Holt vs Pensarn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Holt North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Pensarn North Wales Police

      Holt vs Pensarn Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Holt
      North Wales Police
      404 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.6% trend
      10% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Pensarn
      North Wales Police
      296 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holt
      B Pensarn
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      404
      296
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      372
      319
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.6%
      ↓7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holt
      B Pensarn
      Violent Crime
      204 ↑12%
      124 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑10%
      73 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑32%
      12 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑60%
      7 ↓53%
      Burglary
      11 ↓27%
      10 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓18%
      17 ↓53%
      Drugs
      15 ↓21%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      25 ↑25%
      24 ↑14%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑0%
      16 ↑78%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      2
      Other Crime
      31 ↑7%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pensarn is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 41/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Holt safer than Pensarn?

      Holt has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 404 crimes in the last 12 months. Pensarn has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 296 crimes. Pensarn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Holt vs Pensarn?

      Holt shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pensarn shows -7.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Holt and Pensarn?

      In Holt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (204 incidents). In Pensarn, it is Violent Crime (124 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Holt and Pensarn?

      Holt recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pensarn recorded 73. 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 Holt vs Pensarn?

      Violent crime in Holt totalled 204 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 124 in Pensarn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Holt and Pensarn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Holt recorded 372 crimes (now 404, a change of +8.6%). Pensarn recorded 319 crimes previously (now 296, -7.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holt and Pensarn?

      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. Holt has a resolution rate of 10% and Pensarn has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holt and Pensarn?

      Holt falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Pensarn 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 Holt and Pensarn?

      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 Holt or Pensarn on a crime map?

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

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