North Wales Police

Is Holywell Central Safe?

Crime statistics for Holywell Central. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 546 crimes
42 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

546 Crimes (last 12 months)
19.6% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓24.8% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 546 total crimes recorded in Holywell Central

Violent Crime
191 35%
Anti-Social Behaviour
111 20.3%
Shoplifting
69 12.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
54 9.9%
Public Order
40 7.3%
Other Theft
23 4.2%
Burglary
19 3.5%
Drugs
10 1.8%
Vehicle Crime
10 1.8%
Other Crime
7 1.3%
Bicycle Theft
5 0.9%
Possession of Weapons
4 0.7%
Robbery
2 0.4%
Theft from Person
1 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Holywell Central — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holywell Central safe?

Holywell Central has a CrimeRadar safety score of 42/100, rated Below Average. A total of 546 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 24.8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Holywell Central are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Holywell Central in the last 12 months?

546 crimes were recorded in Holywell Central in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 24.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (726 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 191 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Holywell Central?

The most common crime in Holywell Central is Violent Crime, with 191 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 35% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Holywell Central increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Holywell Central is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 24.8% — from 726 crimes in the previous 12 months to 546 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Holywell Central?

Holywell Central has a safety score of 42 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Holywell Central compare to the North Wales Police average?

Holywell Central has a safety score of 42/100, while the North Wales Police force area average is 67/100. Holywell Central is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Holywell Central?

19.6% of crimes recorded in Holywell Central resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by North Wales Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Holywell Central?

191 violent crimes were recorded in Holywell Central in the last 12 months — representing 35% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 111 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Holywell Central last updated?

The crime data for Holywell Central was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Holywell Central with other areas?

You can compare Holywell Central with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.