Holywell West vs Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Holywell West North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Valley North Wales Police

      Holywell West vs Valley 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
      67/100
      Safe
      Valley
      North Wales Police
      164 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holywell West
      B Valley
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      203
      164
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      298
      115
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31.9%
      ↑42.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holywell West
      B Valley
      Violent Crime
      90 ↓26%
      45 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓41%
      52 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓47%
      10 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      7 ↓30%
      5
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓44%
      11 ↑10%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      7 ↓63%
      11 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↑150%
      25 ↑1150%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Holywell West is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Holywell West safer than Valley?

      Holywell West has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 203 crimes in the last 12 months. Valley has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 164 crimes. Holywell West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Holywell West vs Valley?

      Holywell West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Valley shows +42.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Holywell West and Valley?

      In Holywell West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (90 incidents). In Valley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (52 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Holywell West and Valley?

      Holywell West recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Valley recorded 52. 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 Valley?

      Violent crime in Holywell West totalled 90 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 45 in Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Holywell West and Valley 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%). Valley recorded 115 crimes previously (now 164, +42.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holywell West and Valley?

      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 Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holywell West and Valley?

      Holywell West falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Valley 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 Valley?

      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 Valley on a crime map?

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

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