Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH8 · Flintshire
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW5 · Cheshire East
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Holywell has less crime — 17 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Nantwich recorded substantially more crime than Holywell in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 17, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holywell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Nantwich has more Public order (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Holywell recorded fewer crimes than Nantwich — 17 vs 126 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Holywell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Holywell saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Nantwich had more Public order. Overall, Holywell recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 126).