Holywell (Flintshire) Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Holywell’s January 2024 crime profile reveals a striking imbalance between property and violent crimes, with the latter dominating at 34 incidents compared to 30 property-related offences. This divergence from the UK average, where violent crime rates are typically lower, may partly explain the area’s overall crime rate of 10.5 per 1,000 — 41.9% above the national figure of 7.4. The most prevalent category, violence and sexual offences (3.9 per 1,000), is 50% higher than the UK average, suggesting local factors such as social dynamics or environmental conditions could be contributing. Anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and criminal damage also exceed UK rates by significant margins, indicating a mix of persistent challenges. Seasonal context appears relevant: January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail activity may have influenced patterns, though the absence of major public events or festivals leaves room for further analysis. Vehicle crime and burglary fall below UK averages, reflecting the area’s built-up character with limited car-centric infrastructure or improved security measures. This data underscores a need for targeted interventions in high-impact categories while maintaining vigilance in areas showing improvement.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in three categories: other theft (150% rise from 2 to 5), vehicle crime (100% jump from 0 to 3), and possession of weapons (100% increase from 0 to 1). These shifts contrast with declines in drugs (66.7% drop), burglary (62.5% reduction), and other crime (50% decrease). The violent crime rate (3.9 per 1,000) is 50% above the UK average, a stark deviation that may reflect local tensions or unmet community needs. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.1 per 1,000, is 112% above the national rate, highlighting a persistent issue in public spaces. For residents, the 150% surge in other theft — which includes items like stolen property or unauthorised use — could signal vulnerabilities in personal security practices or retail environments. Meanwhile, the drop in burglary suggests potential success in crime prevention strategies.5 per 1,000 rate remains a concern for a small built-up area.

Holywell’s crime rate in January 2024 (10.5 per 1,000) was 1.2% higher than the previous month’s 10.3 per 1,000, indicating a stable trend despite fluctuations in specific categories. Over the 31 days of January, the area experienced an average of 3 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 91 incidents as relatively manageable for a population of 8,711. This equates to one reported crime for every 96 residents over the course of the month, a monthly exposure rate that, while above the UK average, is not extreme when considering the area’s small size. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with the volatility in individual crime types — for instance, the 100% increase in vehicle crime — underscoring the importance of granular analysis. Population context further reveals that Holywell’s rate is higher than the UK average, which may be influenced by its status as a built-up area within Flintshire, where concentrated populations and limited rural dispersal could amplify certain types of crime. Residents living in the town’s core may perceive the rate as a daily reality, even if the absolute numbers remain relatively low compared to larger urban centres.