Holywell West vs Llanfaethlu

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Holywell West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Llanfaethlu North Wales Police

      Holywell West vs Llanfaethlu Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Holywell West
      North Wales Police
      203 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.9% trend
      11.1% 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 West
      B Llanfaethlu
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      203
      59
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      298
      52
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31.9%
      ↑13.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holywell West
      B Llanfaethlu
      Violent Crime
      90 ↓26%
      31 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓41%
      7 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓47%
      2 ↓60%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑0%
      2
      Burglary
      7 ↓30%
      4
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓44%
      7 ↑133%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      1 ↓86%
      Public Order
      7 ↓63%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑150%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      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 West safer than Llanfaethlu?

      Holywell West has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 203 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 West vs Llanfaethlu?

      Holywell West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.9% — 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 West and Llanfaethlu?

      In Holywell West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (90 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 West and Llanfaethlu?

      Holywell West recorded 41 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 West vs Llanfaethlu?

      Violent crime in Holywell West totalled 90 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 West and Llanfaethlu in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Holywell West recorded 298 crimes (now 203, a change of -31.9%). Llanfaethlu recorded 52 crimes previously (now 59, +13.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holywell West 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 West has a resolution rate of 11.1% and Llanfaethlu has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holywell West and Llanfaethlu?

      Holywell West 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 West 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 West or Llanfaethlu on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Holywell West and Llanfaethlu. 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.