Holywell Central vs Smithfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Holywell Central North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Smithfield North Wales Police

      Holywell Central vs Smithfield 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Smithfield
      North Wales Police
      982 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      10.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holywell Central
      B Smithfield
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      546
      982
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      726
      1,040
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.8%
      ↓5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.6%
      10.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holywell Central
      B Smithfield
      Violent Crime
      191 ↓18%
      268 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↓49%
      133 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓28%
      45 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓9%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      19 ↑0%
      26 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↓45%
      72 ↓18%
      Drugs
      10 ↑0%
      17 ↑6%
      Public Order
      40 ↓13%
      71 ↓1%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓78%
      Shoplifting
      69 ↑73%
      311 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      3 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      8 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓36%
      10 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Holywell Central is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Holywell Central safer than Smithfield?

      Holywell Central has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 546 crimes in the last 12 months. Smithfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 982 crimes. Holywell Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Holywell Central vs Smithfield?

      Holywell Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Smithfield shows -5.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Holywell Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (191 incidents). In Smithfield, it is Shoplifting (311 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Holywell Central recorded 111 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Smithfield recorded 133. 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 Smithfield?

      Violent crime in Holywell Central totalled 191 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 268 in Smithfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Holywell Central and Smithfield 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%). Smithfield recorded 1,040 crimes previously (now 982, -5.6%).

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

      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 Smithfield has 10.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holywell Central and Smithfield?

      Holywell Central falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Smithfield 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 Smithfield?

      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 Smithfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Holywell Central and Smithfield. 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.