Holywell East vs Mechell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Holywell East North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Mechell North Wales Police

      Holywell East vs Mechell Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Holywell East
      North Wales Police
      114 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Mechell
      North Wales Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holywell East
      B Mechell
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      114
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      158
      53
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.9%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holywell East
      B Mechell
      Violent Crime
      60 ↓24%
      19 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓28%
      10 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓63%
      5 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Burglary
      4 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↓25%
      8
      Drugs
      2
      0
      Public Order
      9 ↓10%
      4 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓82%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mechell is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 78/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Holywell East safer than Mechell?

      Holywell East has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 114 crimes in the last 12 months. Mechell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 51 crimes. Mechell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Holywell East vs Mechell?

      Holywell East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mechell shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Holywell East and Mechell?

      In Holywell East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 incidents). In Mechell, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Holywell East and Mechell?

      Holywell East recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mechell recorded 10. 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 East vs Mechell?

      Violent crime in Holywell East totalled 60 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Mechell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Holywell East and Mechell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Holywell East recorded 158 crimes (now 114, a change of -27.9%). Mechell recorded 53 crimes previously (now 51, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holywell East and Mechell?

      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 East has a resolution rate of 0% and Mechell has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holywell East and Mechell?

      Holywell East falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Mechell 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 East and Mechell?

      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 East or Mechell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Holywell East and Mechell. 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.