Holywell (Flintshire) Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Holywell (Flintshire) recorded a crime rate of 12.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 50% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure translates to a per-capita risk that residents face daily, with one in every 79 residents experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (27.3%) and other theft (10.9%). These patterns are consistent with the characteristics of a built-up area within a rural county, where social interactions in public spaces and the absence of dense urban infrastructure may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crimes. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and longer evenings—likely amplified outdoor drinking and socialising, which may have contributed to the elevated levels of violence and anti-social behaviour. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime were relatively low, the sharp increase in drug-related offences (150% month-on-month) suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, though can be confirmed without further data. The area’s crime profile reflects a combination of geographic, demographic, and seasonal factors that shape the risk landscape for residents.

May 2024 saw a 150% increase in drug-related crimes and shoplifting, both rising from two to five incidents. This surge, while not uncommon in areas with transient populations or seasonal social gatherings, contrasts with a 55.6% drop in public order offences, which fell from nine to four. Anti-social behaviour remained the second-most common crime, contributing 27.3% of the total, and was 134% above the UK average. Shoplifting in Holywell was 6% below the UK average, a divergence that may reflect the area's retail profile or local policing strategies. The decrease in violence and sexual offences by 24% compared to April suggests potential seasonal factors at play, such as the easing of bank holiday-related social pressures. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns in built-up areas with shifting community dynamics.

Holywell's crime rate in May 2024 fell by 5.2% compared to April's 13.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight downward trend. This reduction aligns with a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 79 residents, a figure that contextualises the risk as a monthly aggregate rather than a daily frequency. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately four crimes reported each day in May, a localised metric that reflects the built-up nature of the area. While this daily count may seem high, Holywell’s population of 8,711 is relatively small, amplifying the visibility of even minor fluctuations. The decrease in public order offences and criminal damage compared to April suggests potential shifts in community activity or policing focus from the data alone. This monthly context provides residents with a tangible benchmark to assess their personal risk against broader statistical trends.