Holywell Central vs Llanfaethlu

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Holywell Central North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Llanfaethlu North Wales Police

      Holywell Central vs Llanfaethlu Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Holywell Central
      North Wales Police
      546 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.8% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Llanfaethlu
      North Wales Police
      59 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holywell Central
      B Llanfaethlu
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      546
      59
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      726
      52
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.8%
      ↑13.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holywell Central
      B Llanfaethlu
      Violent Crime
      191 ↓18%
      31 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↓49%
      7 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓28%
      2 ↓60%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓9%
      2
      Burglary
      19 ↑0%
      4
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↓45%
      7 ↑133%
      Drugs
      10 ↑0%
      1 ↓86%
      Public Order
      40 ↓13%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      69 ↑73%
      1
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      7 ↓36%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Holywell Central safer than Llanfaethlu?

      Holywell Central has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 546 crimes in the last 12 months. Llanfaethlu has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 59 crimes. Llanfaethlu scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Holywell Central vs Llanfaethlu?

      Holywell Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Llanfaethlu shows +13.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Holywell Central and Llanfaethlu?

      In Holywell Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (191 incidents). In Llanfaethlu, it is Violent Crime (31 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Holywell Central and Llanfaethlu?

      Holywell Central recorded 111 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llanfaethlu recorded 7. 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 Holywell Central vs Llanfaethlu?

      Violent crime in Holywell Central totalled 191 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 31 in Llanfaethlu. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Holywell Central and Llanfaethlu in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Holywell Central recorded 726 crimes (now 546, a change of -24.8%). Llanfaethlu recorded 52 crimes previously (now 59, +13.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holywell Central and Llanfaethlu?

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

      Which police force covers Holywell Central and Llanfaethlu?

      Holywell Central falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Llanfaethlu 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 Holywell Central and Llanfaethlu?

      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 Holywell Central or Llanfaethlu on a crime map?

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

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