Holywell Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Holywell’s crime rate in September 2025 was 10.3 per 1,000 residents, 39.2% above the UK average of 7.4. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its status as a built-up area within Flintshire. The most prevalent offences were violence and sexual offences (32 incidents, 35.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (21 incidents, 23.3%) and shoplifting (13 incidents, 14.4%). These figures reflect a pattern consistent with areas experiencing transitional seasonal pressures — September, with its back-to-school and university freshers’ events, likely amplifies tensions in public spaces and retail environments. The dominance of violent and anti-social crimes may be linked to the area’s compact nature, where limited public space and concentrated populations could heighten confrontations. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s sharp rise to 146% above the UK average may correlate with the influx of students and young adults during the start of the academic term, though this connection remains speculative without further data. The crime mix also shows contrasts: while property crimes (29 incidents) dominate, violent crimes (32 incidents) narrowly edge them out, indicating a balance between personal safety concerns and property protection. This duality may reflect the dual role of Holywell as both a commuter hub and a small town with social hubs, where public order issues and personal conflicts intersect. The seasonal context of September — nights drawing in and academic calendars resetting — likely contributes to these patterns, though the exact mechanisms require deeper local analysis.

September 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Shoplifting rose by 85.7% compared to August, jumping from 7 to 13 incidents — a figure 146% above the UK average. This spike may align with the return of students to local institutions, increasing foot traffic in retail areas. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, a 75% reduction below the UK average, potentially linked to quieter evenings as the summer season waned. Other theft also declined by 40%, from 5 to 3, though this category remains 40% below the national rate. Meanwhile, drugs-related offences surged by 100%, with the category doubling from 1 to 2 incidents — a stark contrast to the UK average, which is 23% higher than Holywell’s rate. These shifts in crime mix suggest a combination of seasonal transitions and local dynamics, with some categories showing resilience while others escalate sharply.

Holywell's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 10.3 per 1,000 residents, a 15.9% decrease from the previous month’s 12.3 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the area’s persistent elevation above the UK average, which remains 39.2% higher. On a daily basis, the local figure of 3 crimes per day provides a tangible snapshot of the pace of incidents, though this does not directly compare to national daily averages. Over the course of the month, the population-scaled perspective reveals that 1 in every 97 residents experienced a reported crime — a ratio that underscores the concentrated nature of incidents in a relatively small built-up area. This monthly exposure figure, while not comparable to national aggregates, highlights the disproportionate impact of crime on Holywell’s community compared to the broader UK context. The decline from August may reflect seasonal factors, such as the winding down of summer activities, but the area’s overall rate remains significantly above the national benchmark, pointing to systemic challenges that warrant continued monitoring.