Holyhead Town vs Rhyl South East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Holyhead Town North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      23/100
      Rhyl South East North Wales Police

      Holyhead Town vs Rhyl South East Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Holyhead Town
      North Wales Police
      354 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.5% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      23/100
      High Crime
      Rhyl South East
      North Wales Police
      598 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holyhead Town
      B Rhyl South East
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      354
      598
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      409
      588
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.5%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holyhead Town
      B Rhyl South East
      Violent Crime
      123 ↓20%
      317 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      68 ↓3%
      95 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑14%
      36 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑500%
      11 ↓52%
      Burglary
      5 ↓38%
      11 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓51%
      43 ↓7%
      Drugs
      10 ↓71%
      15 ↑275%
      Public Order
      19 ↓10%
      29 ↓3%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      74 ↑32%
      7 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      9
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      16 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Holyhead Town is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 23/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Holyhead Town safer than Rhyl South East?

      Holyhead Town has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 354 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhyl South East has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 598 crimes. Holyhead Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Holyhead Town vs Rhyl South East?

      Holyhead Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rhyl South East shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Holyhead Town and Rhyl South East?

      In Holyhead Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (123 incidents). In Rhyl South East, it is Violent Crime (317 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Holyhead Town and Rhyl South East?

      Holyhead Town recorded 68 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhyl South East recorded 95. 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 Holyhead Town vs Rhyl South East?

      Violent crime in Holyhead Town totalled 123 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 317 in Rhyl South East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Holyhead Town and Rhyl South East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Holyhead Town recorded 409 crimes (now 354, a change of -13.5%). Rhyl South East recorded 588 crimes previously (now 598, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holyhead Town and Rhyl South East?

      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. Holyhead Town has a resolution rate of 22.9% and Rhyl South East has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holyhead Town and Rhyl South East?

      Holyhead Town falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Rhyl South East 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 Holyhead Town and Rhyl South East?

      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 Holyhead Town or Rhyl South East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Holyhead Town and Rhyl South East. 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.