Holywell (Flintshire) Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,711, Holywell’s 130 reported crimes in June 2023 equate to 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents — nearly double the UK average of 8.5. This places the area 75.3% above the national benchmark, a stark contrast to the UK’s overall trend. The crime profile reveals a striking concentration in violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 35.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.6%) and criminal damage and arson (11.5%). These figures suggest a local environment where interpersonal conflict and property-related disputes are prevalent compared to the UK average. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer — may contribute to increased social interactions and associated tensions. Violent crime in Holywell is 82% above the UK average (5.3 vs 2.9 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 150% above (3.7 vs 1.5 per 1,000). The area’s built-up nature within Flintshire likely amplifies these patterns, as higher population density often correlates with greater opportunities for both violent and disorderly conduct. However, whether these rates are driven by specific local factors such as community dynamics, economic conditions, or policing strategies. The absence of significant property crime compared to the UK average (e.g. vehicle crime is 36% below the UK rate) suggests a different crime ecosystem, possibly influenced by the area’s geographic and socioeconomic characteristics.

June 2023 saw sharp month-on-month increases in vehicle crime (+200%), public order offences (+175%), and shoplifting (+57%), while burglary and other theft both declined. Vehicle crime, now at 3 incidents, represents a dramatic surge from 1 in May, though it remains 36% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Public order offences, which rose from 4 to 11, now stand at 1.3 per 1,000 — 94% above the UK rate of 0.7. This spike may reflect the start of summer, when outdoor activity and social gatherings increase, potentially straining local policing resources. Conversely, burglary fell by 50% (from 4 to 2 incidents), and other theft dropped by 42.9% (from 7 to 4), both remaining below the UK average. The contrast between rising public order offences and falling property crimes highlights a shift in the crime mix, with interpersonal and disorderly conduct becoming more prominent. Residents should note that anti-social behaviour, at 3.7 per 1,000, is 150% above the UK average — a figure that underscores the need for community-focused interventions. Meanwhile, the 14.9 crime rate overall, though alarmingly high, does not yet reflect a trend in violent crime, which remains stable compared to previous months.

Holywell’s crime rate in June 2023 (14.9 per 1,000) represents a 7.4% increase from May’s 13.9 per 1,000, continuing a rising trend that has outpaced the UK average for several months. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 4 crimes per day — a figure that, while modest in absolute terms, translates to a 1-in-67 resident encountering a crime over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant for a community of 8,711 people, where even a single incident can have a disproportionate impact on local safety perceptions. When compared to the UK average, Holywell’s rate is starkly elevated, with violent crime alone contributing 35.4% of all incidents — a share that is 82% higher than the UK’s 2.9 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Holywell’s crime burden is not only quantitatively higher but also qualitatively distinct, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage dominating the landscape. While the UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.5 per 1,000, Holywell’s 3.7 per 1,000 suggests a local context where disorderly conduct may be more entrenched. This disparity, combined with the area’s built-up nature, indicates that Holywell’s crime profile reflects a unique interplay of social, economic, and geographic factors that require tailored approaches to address effectively.